loner
pronunciation
How to pronounce loner in British English:
UK [ˈləʊnə(r)]
How to pronounce loner in American English:
US [ˈloʊnə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
Word Origin
- loner (n.)
- "one who avoids company," 1946; see lone. Apparently first in U.S. baseball slang (earliest reference is to Ted Williams). Ted is likable enough in spite of his obsession with his specialty. He is something of a "loner," and he refuses to pal around with his teammates in off hours, but in the clubhouse he does his share of the talking. ["Life" magazine, Sept. 23, 1946]
Example
- 1. I 'm a loner and traveller in life .
- 2. Is she a loner or a mother 's girl .
- 3. For the eccentric loner kids how to do ?
- 4. Don 't wanna be a loner .
- 5. Gable was known in hollywood circles as a " loner " despite his brash movie roles and rugged , he-man appearance .