Definition

The condition of avoiding the company of other people and preferring to be alone.

Example

His reclusiveness made it difficult for him to make friends.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much Mark enjoys his reclusiveness?

Yeah, he really prefers to keep to himself most of the time.

I wonder if he's always been like that or if something changed.

Maybe he just finds comfort in solitude; not everyone needs a crowd.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reclusiveness → It is formed from "reclusus" (from Latin, meaning shut up or closed off) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "reclusiveness" refers to the state of being shut away or withdrawn from society.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'shut away' ('reclusus') from others, and the '-ness' indicates the quality of that state. This helps you remember that reclusiveness means the quality of being withdrawn.

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