Pronunciation: /ˈloʊnər/
noun a person who prefers not to associate with others; someone who is often alone
A1 He is a loner who prefers to spend time alone.
A2 The new student at school is a bit of a loner, but he is starting to make friends.
B1 As a loner, she enjoys the peace and quiet of her own company.
B2 Despite being a loner, he is well-liked by his colleagues at work.
C1 The novelist was known to be a loner, often disappearing for days to work on his writing.
C2 She embraced her identity as a loner, finding solace in solitude and introspection.
adjective describing someone who tends to be alone or prefers solitude
A1 She is a loner who prefers spending time alone.
A2 The loner student always sits by themselves in the cafeteria.
B1 He has always been a bit of a loner, but he enjoys his solitude.
B2 Despite being a loner, she has a few close friends whom she trusts.
C1 The novelist was known for being a loner, spending hours in solitude to write his books.
C2 The artist's loner personality allowed him to create masterpieces without distraction.
formal The introverted scientist preferred to work alone, as he was known to be a loner.
informal Sarah always eats lunch by herself in the corner, she's a bit of a loner.
slang Don't worry about him, he's just a loner who likes to keep to himself.
figurative The old tree stood tall and solitary in the field, like a loner in a crowded room.
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