Black sheep

Meaning of Black Sheep: A nickname for someone who is unconventional or different from the rest of their family or group.

Literal Meaning of Black Sheep: Literally, it refers to a sheep with black wool among a flock of white sheep.

Popularity: High.

Origin: English idiom.

Example:

Emily: “There goes the Black Sheep of the family!”

Liam: “Yeah, that’s me. Always marching to my own beat.”

Related Nicknames: Rebel, Nonconformist, Maverick.