noun as in strong fondness

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reticence, reclusiveness

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Example:His reticence and nongregariousness meant he avoided conversations and preferred to read books during the long bus journey.

Definition:A reserved or shy state of being, with a tendency to be reluctant to speak or reveal personal matters.

From reticence

Example:For years, he retreated into a comfortable isolation, experiencing a deep reclusiveness and nongregariousness.

Definition:The state of living alone in seclusion, often because one does not like the company of others, and showing a complete lack of desire to interact with others.

From reclusiveness