0%

All eremitic synonyms

E e

adjective eremitic

  • cold β€” Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
  • conventional β€” Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
  • demure β€” If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.
  • diffident β€” lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
  • formal β€” being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
  • frigid β€” very cold in temperature: a frigid climate.
  • icy β€” made of, full of, or covered with ice: icy roads.
  • mild β€” amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • misanthropic β€” of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
  • noncommittal β€” not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
  • offish β€” aloof; unapproachable; standoffish.
  • secretive β€” secretory.
  • self-contained β€” containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent.
  • unapproachable β€” not capable of being approached; remote; unreachable: an unapproachable spot; an unapproachable person.
  • uncommunicative β€” not inclined to talk or disclose information; reserved; taciturn.
  • companionable β€” If you describe a person as companionable, you mean they are friendly and pleasant to be with.
  • undemonstrative β€” not given to open exhibition or expression of emotion, especially of affection.
  • unresponsive β€” responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
  • haughty β€” disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
  • indifferent β€” without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
  • remote β€” far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
  • cloistered β€” If you have a cloistered way of life, you live quietly and are not involved in the normal busy life of the world around you.
  • isolated β€” compact
  • ascetic β€” An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
  • hermetic β€” made airtight by fusion or sealing.
  • monastic β€” of or relating to monasteries: a monastic library.
  • recluse β€” a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
  • secluded β€” sheltered or screened from general activity, view, etc.: a secluded cottage.
  • seclusive β€” tending to seclude, especially oneself.
  • controlled β€” held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
  • inhibited β€” overly restrained.
  • self-restraint β€” restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.
  • self-control β€” control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings, etc.
  • cynical β€” If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
  • unsociable β€” not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
  • antisocial β€” Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
  • egoistic β€” Egoistical.
  • egotistical β€” Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
  • hating β€” to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
  • inhumane β€” not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc.
  • malevolent β€” wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
  • misanthropical β€” of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
  • reclusive β€” a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
  • reserved β€” kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
  • sarcastic β€” of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
  • selfish β€” devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
  • solitary β€” alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
  • standoffish β€” somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly.
  • unfriendly β€” not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
  • silent β€” making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?