Black Sheep

Send us Fan Mail Black Sheep refers to someone who is different from the rest of their family or group, often in a way that others don't approve of or like. Examples: 1- Jenny was the black sheep of the family because she chose to be an artist while everyone else became doctors 2- Galileo was the black sheep of the scientific community when he supported the idea that the Earth revolves around the Sun, challenging the widely accepted belief of his time.