solitary

/sˈɒlɪtəɹi/

/ˈsɑɫəˌtɛɹi/

solitary

done or existing alone and not involving other people

synonyms : lone(a)

of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies

being the only one; single and isolated from others

synonyms : lone(a)

lacking companions or companionship

synonyms : alone(p)

devoid of creatures

synonyms : lonely

Solitary

one who lives in solitude

synonyms : hermit

confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners

Examples

1. Glaring round at the solitary embryo sheepskin, who quaked in his shoes.

2. Skunks are completely solitary.

3. Maybe 10 is solitary.

4. Solitary bees bring back pollen and nectar to a wood or dirt chamber.