B1 — Intermediateadjective
solitario
solitary, lone, unsociable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
introversoriservatoschivochiusoasociale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
socievoleestroversocomunicativoapertoamichevole
Usage note
'Solitario' can be a positive choice (enjoying solitude) or a characteristic. 'Introverso' is the psychological term. 'Riservato' means reserved (not necessarily lonely). 'Schivo' means avoiding people. 'Asociale' is more negative (antisocial).
Example
"È un tipo solitario: preferisce stare da solo che in compagnia."
"He is the solitary type: he prefers being alone to being in company."
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