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은둔형외톨이

eundunhyeongwoetoe
noun★Intermediate— social recluse
informal

A person who avoids social interaction and prefers to live in isolation, often due to social anxiety or personal choice.

은둔형외톨이들은 온라인 커뮤니티에서만 소통한다.

Social recluses only communicate through online communities.

💡

This term is often used to describe individuals who withdraw from society due to psychological or social reasons.

Collocations

은둔형외톨이 성향tendency toward social reclusion

Synonyms

외톨이고립형성향자사회적 고립자

Antonyms

사교적활동적사회적

Related Phrases

은둔형외톨이 증후군phrase
social recluse syndrome

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This term is commonly used in discussions about mental health and social behavior.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Stigma

When referring to someone as 은둔형외톨이, be mindful of the potential stigma associated with the term.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 은둔 (eundun, 'reclusion') + 형 (hyeong, 'type') + 외톨이 (woetoe, 'loner').

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in psychological and sociological discussions about social withdrawal and isolation.

Word Breakdown

은둔
reclusion
root
+
형
type
suffix
+
외톨이
loner
root
한영사전

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