Workplace ostracism is increasingly recognized as a significant social phenomenon that can have a detrimental impact on individuals. A growing body of literature by scholars worldwide highlights its widespread prevalence and impact across organizational settings. Considering the contribution of various scholars in the area of ostracism, a comprehensive review is attempted here. Towards this, the present study aims to achieve three main objectives. Firstly, it seeks to consolidate and analyze existing research, examining various definitions of workplace ostracism and based on this, proposing an all-encompassing definition of workplace ostracism. Secondly, it assesses how current theories are applied to investigate workplace ostracism. Lastly, it outlines the limitations of this study and suggests potential avenues for future research on ostracism within organizational settings, pinpointing the most robust and frequently examined connections related to workplace ostracism. Additionally, this study explores various forms of negative workplace behaviors and draws comparisons with workplace ostracism.