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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left out¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

They will be hopeful Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell, who were left out of the XI in Colombo for Sarah Glenn and Em Arlott, will recover from illness in time.

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It all stems from Bellingham being left out of England's latest squad despite telling Tuchel he wanted to be included, to the constant narrative of team spirit and the excellence of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers in the number 10 role.

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The M23 had insisted on seeking its own ceasefire deal with Kinshasa, saying the DRC-Rwanda deal signed in June left out issues that still needed to be addressed.

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Midfielder Grace Clinton was left out of Manchester City's squad for Sunday's win at Liverpool with a knock but is also included.

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Angel died after overdosing on fentanyl left out by her mother, according to Deputy Dist.

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Related Words

• away 
• lost 
• removed