Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > I Synonyms of ishmael Find synonyms for: Noun 1. Ishmael usage: (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes 2. outcast, castaway, pariah, Ishmael, unfortunate, unfortunate person usage: a person who is rejected (from society or home) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of ishmael (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cognoscenti Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language