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(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason. / (idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

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black sheep

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black sheep

Noun

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(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason. / (idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

Japanese Meaning

非協調的で、常識にとらわれない人物 / 周囲とは異なる風変わりな人、または型破りな人 / 信頼性が低い、まともさに欠けると見なされる人

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Even though he was the black sheep of the family, his creativity led him to build a successful startup.

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彼は家族のはみ出し者だったが、その創造力によって成功したスタートアップを立ち上げた。

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(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.

He always was the black sheep in the family, as an artist among doctors and lawyers.

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(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

“It’s just what I should have expected,” said Mr. Hawley, mounting his horse. “Any cursed alien blood, Jew, Corsican, or Gypsy.”¶ “I know he’s one of your black sheep, Hawley. But he is really a disinterested, unworldly fellow,” said Mr. Farebrother, smiling.

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(idiomatic) A worker who refuses to strike; a scab.

It used to be the law that a black sheep could be brought into the fold of conformity: where there were 'recognised terms of employment – a standard created by a collective agreement or award covering a substantial proportion of the employers and workers in any trade or industry […]

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