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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The title may be clinical and detached; the image on its cover is anything but.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The war is a distant drumbeat, its threat ever audible to Steele’s underemployed, eminently draftable characters from 9,000 miles away.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 2025 rediscoveries serve as a reminder that even species unseen for decades may still persist in remote corners of the world — and that the work of birdwatchers and researchers scanning distant forests and islands continues to make a difference.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tuesday’s game was moved from the evening to the afternoon in anticipation of cold temperatures.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chu attributed the slower activity in early 2026 to high interest rates and an unusually cold winter, which kept many prospective buyers away from open houses in January and February.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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People will see a ton of cool, diverse ideas from us.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Drought conditions are spreading across the region, and much of the Philadelphia area is either abnormally dry or in a moderate drought.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pat chicken dry and lightly season with salt.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Unclubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclubbable. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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