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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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 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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This film is about the government ordering the elderly to relocate to distant housing colonies to maximize economic productivity.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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And to look at a distant, standardized class of object (most often type Ia supernovae) in the Universe that can be observed at a variety of distances to extrapolate how the Universe has expanded over the timespan that the light has traveled from those objects to our eyes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Baristas sprinkled shredded phyllo dough over top heaps of cold foam.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Bouanga’s cool streak took all of nine minutes to crush.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The weather service added that cooler temperatures under 32 degrees can still be expected up until Friday, May 1.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Though the state is seeing a surface water supply far above average, March’s heat shock has left many less confident about the fate of water supply for the upcoming dry season.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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From December to January, Loni and other cities across northern India routinely grapple with a severe spike in pollution during the cold, dry winter months.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Unclubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclubbable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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