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black sheep

BLAK SHEEP

blæk ʃiːp

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blacksheep

Dictionary meaning

A member of a group who is considered a disgrace or embarrassment.

Examples

  • He was the black sheep of the investment bank, preferring social enterprises to profit-driven work.

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