loner

noun
UK: /ˈləʊnər/
US: /ˈloʊnər/

  1. A person who prefers to live, work, or spend time alone, avoiding social interaction.

    1. He is a loner and likes to eat lunch by himself.
    2. The main character was portrayed as a troubled loner who struggled to connect with others.

  2. An animal that lives alone, rather than in a group.

    1. The wolf was a loner, hunting alone far from the pack's territory.
    2. Biologists noted that this particular bear was a loner, which is unusual for the species.

Synonyms

introvert recluse outsider hermit solitary
loner adjective

  1. Describes someone or something that is solitary or isolated.

    1. He had a loner attitude, never joining group activities.
    2. The loner wolf roamed the forest, far from any other members of its pack.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loner" in English means: A person who prefers to live, work, or spend time alone, avoiding social interaction., An animal that lives alone, rather than in a group..

The phonetic transcription of "loner" is /ˈləʊnər/ in British English and /ˈloʊnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loner": introvert, recluse, outsider, hermit, solitary.

Example usage of "loner": "He is a loner and likes to eat lunch by himself.". More examples on the page.