Loners Meaning in English

word · lemma: loner

US

ˈɫoʊnɝz

LOH-nerz

UK

lˈəʊnəz

LOH-nuhz

Definition

People who prefer to be alone and often spend time by themselves rather than with groups or others.

Usage & Nuances

'Loner' is neutral or slightly negative, depending on tone—sometimes implying shyness or social withdrawal. Often used for people who choose solitude, not forced isolation. Collocates: 'natural loner', 'born loner'. Not usually used for temporary situations.

• Spanish: solitarios - personas solitarias
• Portuguese (BR): solitários - pessoas solitárias
• Portuguese (PT): solitários - pessoas solitárias
• Chinese (Simplified): 孤独者 - 独来独往的人
• Chinese (Traditional): 孤獨者 - 獨來獨往的人
• Hindi: अकेले रहने वाले लोग
• Arabic: المنعزلون - الأشخاص الانعزاليون
• Bengali: একাকী ব্যক্তি - একেলা (ব্যক্তি)
• Russian: одиночки
• Japanese: 一匹狼 - 孤独な人
• Vietnamese: người thích ở một mình - người sống tách biệt
• Korean: 외톨이
• Turkish: yalnızlar - içine kapanık kişiler
• Urdu: تنہا افراد - اکیلا رہنے والے
• Indonesian: penyendiri

Example Sentences

Some animals are natural loners.

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The new students were loners at first.

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Many writers are loners who enjoy quiet time.

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High school can be tough for loners who don’t fit in.

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He’s always been one of those quiet loners who keeps to himself.

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You’ll find plenty of loners hanging out in quiet coffee shops.

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