Lone Hand (Noun)
Meaning
A person who avoids the company or assistance of others.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The traveler preferred to navigate the unfamiliar city as a lone hand, refusing the offer of a local guide.
- As a lone hand, the entrepreneur was used to making tough decisions without consulting anyone else.
- After being burned in business partnerships before, she had become a lone hand, unwilling to trust others with her ventures.
- The detective worked as a lone hand, preferring to keep his investigation to himself rather than collaborate with colleagues.
- As a lone hand, the artist worked tirelessly in her studio, eschewing critiques and feedback from others.