as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
for such a decidedly unclubbable man, politics was an odd career choice
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Recent Examples of unclubbable
Yet, as is often the case, even the most unclubbable individuals may attract enthusiasts.
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Adrian Woolfson, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Adrian Woolfson, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclubbable
Adjective
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Over the next decade, the most successful investors—and the partners who support them—will be those who understand that remote-first doesn’t mean detached.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In dismantling this scaffolding, the Court has left Congress more detached from its electorate, diminishing its claim and role as a representative authority.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In practice, the hand can grasp objects from both sides, detach to reach distant targets, collect multiple items sequentially, and securely reattach to its base.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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The pair spoke with PEOPLE in 2023, after reuniting for Good Burger 2, about rekindling their friendship after growing distant as adults.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ways to do that include cold showers, taking a nature walk, laughing, taking deep breaths, listening to something relaxing, or humming to yourself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Japan’s coolest attractions aren’t temples.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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After the storm rolls through, the arctic air will push south into Florida with a big cool-down headed to South Florida starting Tuesday and lasting through next weekend.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The classic styles run from Sercial, the driest and most bracing, through Verdelho, which sits in the medium-dry range, to Boal (or Bual) for medium-sweet wines, and Malvasia (often labeled Malmsey) at the richest end of the spectrum.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Despite all of the clouds, most of Saturday should be dry for traveling.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Unclubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclubbable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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