Synonyms of reclusive

reclusive

adjective

as in reserved

inclined or tending to avoid other people

The reclusive woman was more than happy to spend her day off reading and writing at home.

Related Words

• reserved
• dry
• detached
• cold
• distant
• introverted
• withdrawn
• timid
• silent
• cool
• aloof
• remote
• antisocial
• shy
• clinical
• standoffish
• unsocial
• unsociable
• asocial
• recessive
• misanthropic
• professional
• hard
• indrawn
• offish
• unbending
• frosty
• indifferent
• apathetic
• unconcerned
• dispassionate
• buttoned-up
• taciturn
• impersonal
• uninterested
• unclubbable
• disinterested
• cold-eyed
• nongregarious
• standoff
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• incurious
• diffident
• cliquish
• cliquey
• clubbish

Dissimilar Words

• gregarious
• outgoing
• extroverted
• talkative
• convivial
• companionable
• garrulous
• expansive
• communicative
• boon
• hospitable
• affable
• gracious
• clubby
• genial
• amiable
• clubbable
• folksy
• congenial
• social
• agreeable
• neighborly
• kindly
• friendly
• warm
• sociable
• cordial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reclusive

Their reclusive nation is also reigning world champion in under-17s and under-20s women’s soccer. — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026

In typical fashion, Danes left it on all the floor in portraying a reclusive author who suspects her developer neighbor (Matthew Rhys) of misdeeds. — Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Xi's two-day visit, his first in seven years to China's reclusive neighbour, comes at a time when its economy, strengthened by growing trade and military ties to Russia, could boost Kim's confidence in talks. — Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 June 2026

The destroyer, named Choe Hyon, signals Kim’s efforts to expand Pyongyang’s military might at sea alongside the long-standing focus on his reclusive regime’s missile arsenal. — Stella Kim, NBC news, 24 June 2026