SOLITARY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOLITARY?

Need another word that means the same as “solitary”? Find 41 synonyms and 30 related words for “solitary” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Solitary” are: nongregarious, nonsocial, alone, lone, lonely, unfrequented, lonesome, only, sole, companionless, unaccompanied, on its own, on one's own, all alone, friendless, isolated, remote, out of the way, outlying, off the beaten track, in the depths of …, hard to find, in the back of beyond, in the hinterlands, off the map, in the middle of nowhere, godforsaken, obscure, inaccessible, unreachable, single, unique, one, individual, hermit, recluse, solitudinarian, troglodyte, solitary confinement, loner, introvert

Solitary as a Noun

Definitions of "Solitary" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solitary” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A recluse or hermit.
• One who lives in solitude.
• Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners.

Synonyms of "Solitary" as a noun (7 Words)

hermit	One who lives in solitude.
introvert	A person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
loner	A person who avoids the company or assistance of others. All tigers are loners so a tigress with cubs is on her own.
recluse	A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. She has turned into a virtual recluse.
solitary confinement	Confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners.
solitudinarian	A person who lives a solitary life; a recluse.
troglodyte	One who lives in solitude.

Usage Examples of "Solitary" as a noun

• He was held in solitary.
• He had something of the solitary about him.

Solitary as an Adjective

Definitions of "Solitary" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “solitary” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies.
• (of a flower or other part) borne singly.
• Devoid of creatures.
• Single; only.
• Being the only one; single and isolated from others.
• Lacking companions or companionship.
• (of a bird, mammal, or insect) living alone or in pairs, especially in contrast to related social forms.
• Characterized by or preferring solitude.
• Done or existing alone.
• (of a place) secluded or isolated.

Synonyms of "Solitary" as an adjective (34 Words)

all alone	Quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class.
alone	Isolated and lonely. Was alone with her thoughts.
companionless	Having no companion; lacking companions.
friendless	Having no friends; alone. They have been left virtually friendless.
godforsaken	Located in a dismal or remote area; desolate. A godforsaken wilderness crossroads.
hard to find	Resisting weight or pressure.
in the back of beyond	Currently fashionable.
in the depths of …	Directed or bound inward.
in the hinterlands	Currently fashionable.
in the middle of nowhere	Holding office.
inaccessible	Capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all. The city centre is inaccessible to traffic in most places.
individual	Of or for a particular person. She was surprised at how individual the others bodies were.
isolated	Under forced isolation especially for health reasons. Little isolated worlds as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm shaded well in the Sahara.
lone	Characterized by or preferring solitude. A lonely existence.
lonely	Lacking companions or companionship. A lonely crossroads.
lonesome	Remote and unfrequented. A lonesome pine.
nongregarious	Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies.
nonsocial	Of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies.
obscure	Not famous or acclaimed. An obscure village.
off the beaten track	Below a satisfactory level.
off the map	Not performing or scheduled for duties.
on its own	Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive.
on one's own	Belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive.
one	Being a single entity made by combining separate components. One place or another.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. He was an only child.
out of the way	Not worth considering as a possibility.
outlying	Situated far from a centre; remote. An outlying village.
remote	Inaccessible and sparsely populated. A second feature allows pagers to be alerted from remote alarm sensors.
single	Being or characteristic of a single thing or person. A single red rose.
sole	Not divided or shared with others. Sole rights of publication.
unaccompanied	Taking place without something specified occurring at the same time. No unaccompanied children allowed.
unfrequented	(of a place) visited only rarely. A trail leading to an unfrequented lake.
unique	(followed by `to’) applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality. Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
unreachable	Inaccessibly located or situated. The unreachable stars.

Usage Examples of "Solitary" as an adjective

• A solitary instance of cowardice.
• I live a pretty solitary life.
• A solitary wasp.
• Solitary bees.
• A solitary retreat.
• A solitary walk.
• A man of a solitary disposition.
• A solitary traveler.
• We have not a solitary shred of evidence to go on.
• Solitary farmsteads.
• Each spider-like bloom is solitary.
• A solitary speck in the sky.
• Tigers are essentially solitary.

Associations of "Solitary" (30 Words)

alone	Having no one else present. The pillar stood alone supporting nothing.
cloistered	Enclosed by or having a cloister. A cloistered upbringing.
detached	Separate or disconnected. On one side of the island was a hugh rock almost detached.
forlorn	(of an aim or endeavour) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled. Forlorn figures at bus stops.
hermit	One retired from society for religious reasons.
isolate	A person or thing that has been or become isolated. The governor urged residents to isolate to limit the spread of the virus.
isolated	Being or feeling set or kept apart from others. Could not remain the isolated figure he had been.
isolation	A feeling of being disliked and alone. He opposed a policy of American isolation.
lone	(of a place) unfrequented and remote. A lonely existence.
lonely	Without companions; solitary. A lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel.
lonesome	Remote and unfrequented. Spent a lonesome hour in the bar.
outsider	A person who is not accepted by or who isolates themselves from society. The winner was Beech Road a fifty to one outsider.
privacy	The condition of being concealed or hidden. A law to restrict newspapers freedom to invade people s privacy.
recluse	Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. He s a bit of a recluse.
reclusive	Providing privacy or seclusion. He led a reclusive life.
remote	A remote control device. A golden age in the remote past.
seclude	Keep away from others. I secluded myself up here for a life of study and meditation.
secluded	(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private. A secluded romantic spot.
seclusion	The quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others. They enjoyed ten days of peace and seclusion.
separated	Separated at the joint. A separated shoulder.
sequester	Take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority. Non precipitating water softeners use complex phosphates to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.
single	Reduce a railway track to a single line. A single lens.
sole	Put a new sole on. The soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt.
solitude	A lonely or uninhabited place. She savoured her few hours of freedom and solitude.
troglodyte	Someone who lives in a cave.
unappreciated	Not likely to be rewarded. She had been brought up in a family where she felt unappreciated and undervalued.
unrewarding	Not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction. It was dull unrewarding work.
unsociable	Not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others. Terry was grumpy and unsociable.
unsung	Not celebrated or praised. Harvey is one of the unsung heroes of the industrial revolution.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.