The adjective reclusive describes a desire for seclusion or privacy.

What is the adjective form of recluse?

adjective. /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ ​living alone and avoiding other people.

What is this word reclusive?

Definition of reclusive 1 : seeking solitude : retiring from society a reclusive neighbor While Stephen King is far from reclusive, he doesn’t spend much time promoting his horror-filled novels.— Sarah Lyall. 2 : marked by seclusion or retirement : solitary … sit under the reclusive calm of the acacia tree.—