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celibate
Example Sentences
“We were a pair of married celibates,” Evelyn observes when they arrive in Venice to celebrate the new year and new century.
Chun notes that the mismatch in the marriage landscape has bred in many the misogynistic resentment associated with incels, a term for men who identify as involuntarily celibate.
“A few weeks later, I decided to spend three months celibate.”
Incels, short for involuntary celibate, are men who blame women because they are unable to find a sexual partner.
I decided to spend some time celibate, to abstain not only from sex but also all the attendant activities, including dating and even flirting.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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