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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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, a crowd of fans — many in flannel shirts and ski caps despite an unseasonably warm February night outside — took him in politely, if a little detached.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But despite some intriguing production, Joji still feels distant and unknowable.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t some distant future.—
Brent Saunders,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Gophers and Ducks were both ice cold in the first half, with the U holding an unsightly 22-13 lead.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Antarctic Ocean is heavily layered, or stratified, to a depth of around 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) because of conflicting properties including colder, denser water from below not readily mixing with fresh water running off melting ice from above.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But then a cool day turned into a cold one, more spectators holding coffee cups than beer cans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Other gifts are often produced in tandem with local fashion designers or curated by the city’s coolest design shops.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hot and dry forests become a tinderbox Record droughts and scorching temperatures created conditions conducive to wildfires in Chile and Argentina, the study found, while single-species plantations of highly flammable trees like pines helped the fires spread more easily in both areas.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rinse with water and dry with a clean microfiber cloth or soft towel.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unclubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclubbable. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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