nongregarious

adjective

Definition of nongregariousnext
as in withdrawn

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nongregarious
  1. withdrawn
  2. unsocial
  3. reserved
  4. offish
  5. introverted
  6. reclusive
  7. dry
  8. distant
Adjective
  • When Marnie Was There A subtle, rewarding story about adolescence and identity based on a 1967 novel of the same name by British author Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There follows Anna, a shy and withdrawn girl who struggles to connect to anyone.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.
    Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • But when the homework clause was revealed, the enormous unsocial media fan was out there and the manure hit it with great force.
    Nick CanepaColumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2022
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Definition of unsocial
Adjective
  • This isn’t just due to Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsements or Kamala Harris’s reserved nod to the industry.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After the plea, Huey, wearing a brown suit, made a short, reserved statement.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Richard’s other big ally is undervalued and initially stand-offish plant engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), who eventually warms to Richard’s interest in his machines, and who encourages him to think big.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Guzmán said the stereotype that Germans are stand-offish is way off the mark.
    Soudi JiménezEscritor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
Definition of offish
Adjective
  • This emotional intelligence is a critical component of effective leadership, helping introverted leaders build stronger relationships with their team members.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The film centers on Francesco, an introverted guy, born in a village surrounded by nature in the mountains of Calabria.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • The film centers on Howard as reclusive author Elly Conway, whose best-selling espionage novels start to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Naturally, things soon begin to go bump in the night in the reclusive author's remote home.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • The three-layer design offers extra protection against spillage, ensuring that all the contents of your toiletry bag stay dry.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
  • An officer investigating the crash noted that the weather was cloudy and the road was dry at the time.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dry
Adjective
  • Sinema fell to a distant third in public polling before formally quitting the race in March.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The decision fell to the House of Representatives, where a string of backroom machinations made John Quincy Adams president and distant runner-up Henry Clay the Secretary of State.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of distant
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