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What are black sheep called?
If you describe someone as the black sheep of their family or of a group that they are a member of, you mean that they are considered bad or worthless by other people in that family or group. [disapproval] Synonyms: disgrace, rebel, maverick, outcast More Synonyms of black sheep.
What is the original meaning of black sheep?
The origin of the term “black sheep” refers to a member of a group who is different or deviant from the norm. This phrase has its origins in the early history of sheep breeding when farmers would try to produce a flock of sheep that were all the same color.
