nongregarious

adjective

Definition of nongregariousnext
as in withdrawn

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  1. withdrawn
  2. unclubbable
  3. unsocial
  4. reserved
  5. offish
  6. introverted
  7. reclusive
  8. dry
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  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn
Adjective
  • Yet, as is often the case, even the most unclubbable individuals may attract enthusiasts.
    — Adrian Woolfson, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Definition of unclubbable
Adjective
  • Especially now, during the daunting age of unsocial media.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Definition of unsocial
Adjective
  • Top with reserved sausage and mushrooms, red onion, bell pepper, pepperoni and olives.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The reaction from the Greek government was decidedly more reserved, reflecting its desire to maintain close ties with Washington.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • They weren’t being stand-offish, not at all.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of offish
Adjective
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a range of perspectives on a relationship dynamic where one partner, an extrovert, desires more social planning from their introverted spouse.
    — Emily Morman, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The stereotype of an introverted software developer, siloed in an office far removed from the rest of the organization, will become a thing of the past.
    — Alberto Lugo, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of introverted
Adjective
  • But that doesn’t explain the sudden distance between them, or why the reclusive Irma made the uncharacteristic decision to go to the big parties that open Westish’s school year without telling Pella.
    — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In Wicker, Skarsgård slipped into a much more textured material to play the Wicker Husband of a reclusive spinster Fisherwoman (Olivia Colman), who commissioned a Basketmaker (Peter Dinklage) to weave together her fantasy man.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • Although the region got some rain Sunday and Monday, most of it fell in areas south of Los Angeles County, leaving Los Angeles and Ventura counties very dry.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Combine turkey stock or chicken broth and dry red wine in a large glass measuring cup.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dry
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