idiom
black sheep
BLAK SHEEP
blæk ʃiːpListen
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Syllable breakdown
blacksheep
Dictionary meaning
A member of a family or group who is regarded as a failure or disgrace.
Examples
- He was the black sheep of the family, refusing to follow the traditional career path.
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