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as in withdrawn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 withdrawn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  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.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  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.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Definition of withdrawn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
  • The formula is closer to reserved + low-energy + emotionally restrained + literal + technocratic + untheatrical + less visionary + less attention-seeking.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Children ages 5 and under may enter for free, but require a reserved ticket.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 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
  • So the archetype of an uncharismatic leader is not necessarily someone unlikeable, introverted, socially incompetent or ineffective.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Artists are generally sort of quiet and introverted, but there was some sort of… not danger about him, exactly, but there was something going on that was exciting and intriguing.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • Experts say North Korea has often used its rivals’ drills as a pretext to ramp up testing activities to expand its weapons arsenals and promote public support for the reclusive North Korean leader.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • His reclusive nature is matched by an almost permanently deadpan expression.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • Friday will be dry and comfortable in the Twin Cities, and a beautiful weekend is ahead.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
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