loner

Definition

One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

Etymology

From lone + -er.

Example Sentences

• "I actually enjoy being a loner."
• "For one thing, he wanted to see if anyone was following Ricketts. The Cockney had been thrown out of SAS because he was a loner and a canteen cowboy."
• "I remember reading an article that described three personality types – socializers, loners, and aloners."