Synonyms

left out

American

[left out] / ˈlɛft ˈaʊt /

Or left-out

adjective

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.
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

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

Etymology

Origin of left out

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Instead of Mo Salah, it was a case of 'No Salah' after he was left out for their 2-1 win.

From BBC

But based on form this season, Salah has run the risk of being left out.

From BBC

If Khawaja is left out on his home ground, it would leave the door open for Josh Inglis, who made a hundred for a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions on Monday.

From BBC

Skipper Pat Cummins was left out of an unchanged Australia squad named Friday for the day-night second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane as he battles back from injury, but under-pressure opener Usman Khawaja kept his place.

From Barron's

If Khawaja is left out it would open the door for Josh Inglis, who was the reserve batter in the squad for the first Test and made a century for a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions on Monday.

From BBC

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