recluse
word
Definition
A recluse is someone who lives alone and avoids contact with other people, often by choice.
Usage & Nuances
'Recluse' is formal and often used for people who intentionally avoid social interaction, sometimes due to preference or shyness. Related words: 'hermit' (often religious, ancient), 'loner' (less formal, less extreme). Not typically used for animals.
Spanish: ermitaño - recluso (persona solitaria)Portuguese (BR): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitáriaPortuguese (PT): recluso - eremita - pessoa solitáriaChinese (Simplified): 隐居者 - 独居者Chinese (Traditional): 隱居者 - 獨居者Hindi: संन्यासी - एकांतप्रिय व्यक्तिArabic: منعزل - متوحد
Example Sentences
People hardly saw the famous author because he was a recluse.
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After his wife passed away, he became a real recluse.
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Jenny isn’t a recluse, she just enjoys quiet time alone.
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Being a recluse can be peaceful, but it’s not for everyone.
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The old man was a recluse who rarely left his house.
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She lived as a recluse in the mountains for many years.
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