
Recluse
Voluntary Isolation
Recluse emphasizes a choice to avoid social contact, not just being alone by circumstance.

She wasn't lonely; as a recluse, she chose solitude.
Negative Undertone
The term can imply a judgment; suggesting someone is a recluse might seem critical.

Calling him a recluse was unfair, even if he enjoyed solitude.
Not Always Total
A recluse might still interact occasionally, just less often than most people.

The village recluse would only come to town for essentials.
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