Definition

A person who avoids or stays away from something or someone.

Example

He is a shunner of social gatherings, preferring to stay at home instead.

Conversation

I heard that Jake is such a shunner when it comes to social events.

Yeah, he really prefers to stay at home instead of going out.

It's funny because he misses out on so much fun.

True, but I guess he just feels more comfortable being a shunner.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shunner → It is formed from "shun" (from Old English "scunian", meaning to avoid or to turn away from) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A shunner is a person who avoids or turns away from something or someone.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'turns away' ('shun') from something — that's why a shunner is a person who avoids.

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