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Synonyms of loner

11 similar words

Another word for loner is aloner. Other synonyms of loner are shut-in and anchorite.

Synonyms and similar words for loner

nounOne who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

  • solitary
  • alonerA person who enjoys being alone, but without the antisocial connotations of being a "loner".
  • anchoret
  • anchoriteOne who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.
  • eremiteA hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.
  • hermit
  • Miller of DeeSomeone who lives independently and unattached to others, especially for selfish reasons.
  • monkSomeone who leads an isolated life; a loner, a hermit.
  • recluse
  • shut-in
  • sullenOne who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Meaning of loner

  1. noun One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

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Questions about synonyms of loner

What is another word for loner?
Loner has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as aloner, shut-in and anchorite.
What does loner mean?
Loner means one who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

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