
Hermit
Voluntary Isolation
A hermit chooses to live alone, away from society, for personal reasons or lifestyle preference.

She decided to live as a hermit to focus on her writing.
Not Unfriendly
'Hermit' doesn't mean unfriendly; it just means preferring solitude.

The hermit greeted the hikers warmly but declined their invitation.
Neutral Connotation
'Hermit' doesn't necessarily carry a positive or negative connotation itself.

People admired the hermit for his self-sufficient lifestyle.
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