LONER Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

loner

noun

ˈlō-nər

as in maverick

a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs that guy in tech support is a loner, and never wants to hang out with the rest of us

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Recent Examples on the Web Former peers who have spoken out since he was shot dead by Secret Service agents on Saturday have characterized the Pennsylvania resident as a quiet loner. —

Christina Coulter, Fox News, 16 July 2024 Directed by newcomer Abhinandan Banerjee, the film tells the story of Manik, a loner in Kolkata who forms an unlikely bond with a cloud. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024 In this case, the gunman was a loner who had researched the Democratic National Convention, President Biden and Trump, Rowe said. —

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 July 2024 Wray also said Wednesday that many people described Crooks in interviews as a loner. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for loner

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