
Loner
Often Negative
The term 'loner' can imply someone is lonely or anti-social, which might be viewed negatively.

Although he's a loner, he isn't unhappy.
Voluntary Solitude
'Loner' often means choosing to be alone, not just being alone by circumstance.

As a loner, she enjoys the quiet of her solo walks.
Not a Hermit
Don't confuse 'loner' with 'hermit'. Loners can have social contact but prefer solitude at times.

He socializes sometimes, but he's still a loner at heart.
Compare with
AntisocialHermitIndividualIntrovertIsolateOutsiderRecluseSolitary
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