left out

or left-out

[ left out ]

adjective

1. excluded or omitted:

   Proofread carefully to catch typographical errors, such as repeated words or a left out quotation mark or parenthesis.

   The songwriter calls it an anthem for left-out and bullied kids.

2. remaining behind in an exposed, accessible, or visible place:

   Raccoons love to supplement their diets with items from your trash or left-out pet food.

verb

1. left out, the simple past tense and past participle of verb phrase leave out ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left out¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

She was unexpectedly left out of the Wales women's squad in late 2022, which the BBC understands was due to a breakdown in her relationship with her teammates, due to allegations some had lent her money that she had not paid back.

From BBC

He cited concerns from residents who said they felt they’d been left out of the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

The game was changed in the 53rd minute by a flash of genius from Harry Kane, back after being left out in favour of Ollie Watkins for the 3-0 win in Athens and facing some potentially unflattering reviews after another sluggish first-half performance.

From BBC

In this regard, current Mayan families are becoming more like European American middle-class families, who, under similar circumstances, often interacted in ways that left out at least one of the three participants.

From Science Daily

“There’s a lot more to my life. I mean, I’ve lived a long time and I just thought maybe we’ve left out some stuff ... good stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times