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lone wolf

[/loʊn wʊlf/]
nounpl: lone wolves
lobo solitário
1. A person who prefers to work or act alone rather than as part of a group or team
He's a lone wolf who refuses to collaborate with others on the project.
Ele é um lobo solitário que se recusa a colaborar com outros no projeto.
2. A person who operates independently and avoids social interaction or group membership
The lone wolf serial killer evaded authorities for years.
O assassino em série lobo solitário evadiu as autoridades por anos.
3. In animal behavior, a wolf that has separated from its pack
The lone wolf was eventually discovered hunting in the northern forest.
O lobo solitário foi eventualmente descoberto caçando na floresta norte.
NYC Slang
solo player; someone who 'does their own thing'
Synonyms
lonerindependent operatorsolo playeroutsider
Antonyms
team playergregarious personsocial butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lobo solitário
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
lobo solitário / independente
May emphasize independence aspect
São Paulo
lobo solitário
Standard usage in business and social contexts
Portugal
lobo solitário
Also used; sometimes 'solitário' when referring to loner types

Related Idioms & Phrases

go it alone
walk your own path
march to the beat of your own drum
work independently
separate from the pack
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