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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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number of days homes spent on the market dropped sharply, down 30% for attached homes and 40% for detached homes.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The prospects for a resumption of Gulf oil exports look distant, absent a major diplomatic or military breakthrough, after Iran reportedly started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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After Phase 2 is complete, test-flights are expected to begin in early 2028, in the not-so-distant future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The snowpack acts as a natural water storage system for California, and ideally when the region’s climate shifts from cold to warm and dry, the snow gradually melts down from rivers and creeks to fill reservoirs over a period of months.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Direct Sowing Outside This method is simple but must be done during fall to allow for natural cold stratification.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Breathable mesh accents keep your feet cool and dry all day, while the anti-microbial, anti-odor insole technology keeps everything extra fresh, even in sticky weather.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Signage for new and defunct art galleries appear with letters roasted dry by the relentless California sun until the edges of words peel away, looking like they were written in calligraphy.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Do not allow the soil to completely dry during the first few months as the grass seedlings establish roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Unclubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclubbable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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