bystander

A person who is standing near and sees something that happens, without being involved in it.

Several innocent bystanders were hurt when the two gangs attacked each other.

by ElektroNick May 2, 2006

bystander

A person who stands by In an argument or issue. Usually the weak one.

Stranger 1: Shut up!
Stranger 2: No you shut up!

Bystander: (Thinks) " I'm not part of that."

by The gamer DUDE February 18, 2017

Bystander

Connor

Connor is being such a bystander
Connor is the definition of bystander

by B_ananananas January 27, 2021

Bystander

A person who witnesses an event and then says something about it to an adult or trust adult.

The bystander went to the teacher after she witnessed someone being bullied

by Imakemoresensethenyou October 6, 2019

bystander

someone that just sits back and does nothing when people are going through a tough time. pretty much the same as fake friends

me: "God, i hate bystanders"

by therealest445 September 16, 2020

bystander

The bystander is a creature or person something troubled and dreaded from other places or worlds.

Have you watched bystanders are stupid!

by Universo e oltre February 17, 2021

bystander effect

When witnessing a situation of an victim and 'incriminator', the degree of responsibility the witness has in helping the victim or stopping the 'crime' in progress. The degree of responsibility usually depends on three criteria; 1. Whether the victim is deserving of help, 2. The competence of the bystander, 3. The relationship between the bystander and the 'victim'. The bystander can intervene in usually two different ways; direct intervention, or, calling authorities.

I saw an old lady getting her purse taken by some thug, i just stood by and watched... later i felt confused and guilty. The feeling i felt could be described as the bystander effect

by stevo142 July 20, 2013