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Pronunciation: [lˈə͡ʊnəz] (IPA)

Loners are individuals who prefer solitude and tend to avoid social interactions. Synonyms for this term include solitaries, recluses, hermits, introverts, lone wolves, and outsiders. Solitaries and recluses typically refer to individuals who live in seclusion and are less likely to interact with others, while hermits specifically refer to religious individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment through solitude. Introverts, on the other hand, simply prefer to spend time alone, but can still engage in social interactions. Lone wolves describe someone who works alone, often used in a professional context. Outsiders refers to individuals who feel disconnected from society, but this term can also denote those who are excluded or marginalized due to race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

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Usage examples for Loners

loners don't last too long out here.
"The Happy Man"
Gerald Wilburn Page
Or perhaps there was one small group along with a collection of loners who were making enough noise to distort the picture.
"Underground"
Suelette Dreyfus

Famous quotes with Loners

  • He and Reagan were not at all alike, because Reagan is an optimist and Dick Nixon wasn't. Yet in some ways they were alike. Neither really liked to talk on the telephone, for instance. And, in a lot of respects, both of them were very much loners.
    Lyn Nofziger
  • There is much to be said for post-menopausal celibacy. Sex is rough on loners because you have to have somebody else around, but now I don't. No more diets to stay slim and desirable: I've had sex and I've had food, and I'd rather eat.
    Florence King
  • “Like most loners,” said Moddik, “you carry the seeds of violent authority. loners need to be bossy. They quickly learn it’s the only method they have of shoving people off their backs.”
    Tanith Lee

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