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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Left out of France's starting line-up for a game against Japan in November 2024, the extravagantly talented fly-half vented his frustration to attack coach Patrick Arlettaz and the team's mental skills staff.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Left out are nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy and social work — as well as fields outside of healthcare such as architecture, education, and accounting.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Left out of the matchday squad, Scarratt frequently carried the water bottles for the Red Roses as they closed in on victory.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Left out are the 6,000 or so local newspapers providing most of America’s essential civic journalism, and needing fairer compensation online to survive in their more digital future.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“You know where the night deposit slot is, hon? Left out the main door, it’s on the wall.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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