incel

UK /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ US /ˈɪnˌsɛl/
noun 4adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

A member of an online subculture of people (mostly men) who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.

Though, involuntary celibates (or incels) shouldn't try to rationalize a dateless season or pass off sexual awkwardness as virtue; […]

It is not clear when the term incels was coined, but the link between misogyny and violence against women has emerged on sites where incel communities gather.

2

An individual who is not sexually active despite having such a desire.

Another study by Donnelly of seventy-seven incels in marriages or long-term relationships in the Journal of Marriage and Family used a web-based questionnaire to ask people why they stayed in their sexless relationships (defined in this case as no sex for six months).

3

A misogynistic man, with the implication that his misogyny makes him undesirable to potential partners, thus limiting his romantic and/or sexual prospects.

4

"Involuntary celibacy": the state of being not sexually active despite wishing to be.

adj

1

Not having sexual relations despite wishing to.

People who are 'incel' are often suspected as being gay. It's annoying.

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