aro
9.9
Not feeling romantic attraction to anyone
- adjective
- Jargon
:
aro
- Some aro individuals feel comfortable in close friendships without wanting romance.
Examples
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The aro community offers support for people who do not experience romantic attraction.
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Is being aro becoming more accepted in society?
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She identifies as aro and prefers not to date anyone.
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She identifies as aro and feels comfortable with it.
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Many aro people enjoy deep connections with friends without the desire for romantic involvement.
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She feels happy being aro and has no interest in dating anyone.
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The aro community provides a safe space for individuals who do not seek romantic relationships.
Synonyms
non-romantic
vsaro
1
3.9
Not involving love or attraction between people
focuses on personal absence of romantic attraction to people rather than general non-involvement
unattracted
vsaro
1
4.4
Not feeling interest in someone or something
specifies lack of romantic attraction to people rather than general indifference
Antonyms
Surface Forms
aro positive
Etymology
Aro comes from aromantic, where a- means 'not' and romantic means 'about romantic love'. So aro describes someone who does not feel romantic attraction.