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Black Sheep (Noun)

A reckless and unprincipled reprobate.

Nouns denoting people.

The family was embarrassed by their black sheep cousin, who was always getting into trouble with the law.
As the black sheep of the company, he was notorious for embezzling funds and sabotaging his colleagues' projects.
She had always been the black sheep of the family, rejecting their conservative values and pursuing a career as an artist.
The CEO was a ruthless black sheep who would stop at nothing to eliminate his competitors and achieve success.
The town's residents viewed him as a black sheep, a corrupt and notorious figure who was involved in various shady dealings.

Sheep with a black coat.

Nouns denoting animals.

The farmer was surprised to see a black sheep among the flock of white sheep in the field.
In a sea of white sheep, the black sheep stood out as a rare and unusual sight.
The black sheep was shunned by the rest of the flock, who seemed to prefer the company of their white-coated companions.
As the shepherd counted his flock, he noticed that one of the black sheep was missing.
The black sheep was a favorite among the children who visited the petting zoo, who loved to feed and pet its soft black coat.