nongregarious

adjective

Definition of nongregariousnext
as in withdrawn

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  1. withdrawn
  2. unclubbable
  3. unsocial
  4. reserved
  5. offish
  6. introverted
  7. reclusive
  8. dry
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  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • Yet, as is often the case, even the most unclubbable individuals may attract enthusiasts.
    — Adrian Woolfson, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Definition of unclubbable
Adjective
  • Especially now, during the daunting age of unsocial media.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Definition of unsocial
Adjective
  • Add a generous, heaping spoonful of the zucchini ragu (about 1/2 cup) to the pan along with a splash of the reserved pasta water.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Whisk together milk and reserved pineapple juices in a medium bowl until combined.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • They weren’t being stand-offish, not at all.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of offish
Adjective
  • Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • Third, respecting one's social battery, whether introverted or extroverted, by scheduling collaborative and solitary tasks appropriately, using buffers.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • But the fact is, the famously reclusive Finke, who spent much of her time holed up in her West Los Angeles apartment, showed little interest in sharing her life story, at least not her life in Hollywood.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Stars Hannah Einbinder as a young director seeking to resurrect the Camp Miasma slasher franchise and Gillian Anderson as the star of the original films, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • How to Store Muffins and Quick Bread When storing yeast bread, the storage environment needs to be dry so the bread maintains the crusty exterior.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The shelves are stocked with crayons, markers, construction paper, notebooks, folders, binders, dry-erase markers and other classroom materials.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
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“Nongregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nongregarious. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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