Learn English – What’s an adjective for “alone but not lonely”

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I always thought that the adjective for “alone but not lonely” was “lonesome” but apparently “lonely” and “lonesome” mean the same thing:

What's the difference between "lonely" and "lonesome"

Is there an adjective for somebody who's alone but not… sad? For example, I'm an introvert. I've been telling people that I'm a lonesome person because I prefer being alone. Being alone does not make me feel lonely. However, now that I learned that “lonesome” and “lonely” mean the same thing I'm wondering what adjective I'd use in place of “lonesome”.

Best Answer

I believe solitary fits the bill...

: not gregarious, colonial, social, or compound

Most cats are solitary creatures.

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