A lone wolf
noun
A person who likes to act, live, or work alone.
He always keeps to himself, he's such a lone wolf.
Often appears as...
- be a lone wolf
- act like a lone wolf
noun
A terrorist who acts alone and not as part of an organized group.
The authorities are increasingly concerned about lone wolf terror attacks.
Often appears as...
- lone wolf terrorist
- lone wolf attack
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who prefers not to belong to or participate in a group, especially a social group.
She's a lone wolf – she likes to live life on her own terms.
Often appears as...
- consider someone a lone wolf
- see oneself as a lone wolf
noun
A person who likes to act, live, or work alone.
He always keeps to himself, he's such a lone wolf.
Often appears as...
- be a lone wolf
- act like a lone wolf
noun
A terrorist who acts alone and not as part of an organized group.
The authorities are increasingly concerned about lone wolf terror attacks.
Often appears as...
- lone wolf terrorist
- lone wolf attack
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who prefers not to belong to or participate in a group, especially a social group.
She's a lone wolf – she likes to live life on her own terms.
Often appears as...
- consider someone a lone wolf
- see oneself as a lone wolf
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Describes someone's nature rather than a temporary choice to be alone.
Even as a child, he was a lone wolf, preferring solitary activities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Being a lone wolf doesn't always mean loneliness; some find strength and peace in solitude.
She considers herself a lone wolf, thriving when she's by herself.
Pro Tip 3/3No Group Pressure
Implies independence from group norms or peer pressure.
Rejecting the crowd's opinion, the lone wolf chose a unique path.
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Describes someone's nature rather than a temporary choice to be alone.
Even as a child, he was a lone wolf, preferring solitary activities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Being a lone wolf doesn't always mean loneliness; some find strength and peace in solitude.
She considers herself a lone wolf, thriving when she's by herself.
Pro Tip 3/3No Group Pressure
Implies independence from group norms or peer pressure.
Rejecting the crowd's opinion, the lone wolf chose a unique path.
Pro Tip 1/3Personality Trait
Describes someone's nature rather than a temporary choice to be alone.
Even as a child, he was a lone wolf, preferring solitary activities.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Being a lone wolf doesn't always mean loneliness; some find strength and peace in solitude.
She considers herself a lone wolf, thriving when she's by herself.
Pro Tip 3/3No Group Pressure
Implies independence from group norms or peer pressure.
Rejecting the crowd's opinion, the lone wolf chose a unique path.
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