An incel (/ ˈɪnsɛl / ⓘ IN-sel; a portmanteau of " involuntarily celibate ", [1][2][3]) is a member of an online subculture of mostly male and heterosexual [4] people who define themselves as unable to find a …

May 11, 2026 · An incel is a member of an online subculture of primarily heterosexual men who identify as being unable to have romantic or sexual relationships.

May 29, 2026 · The meaning of INCEL is a person (usually a man) who is or identifies as involuntarily celibate and typically expresses extreme resentment and hostility toward those who are sexually active.

Aug 15, 2025 · Throughout history, many men have not had mates or married. The incel community makes this an identity. Very high rates of autism, depression, and suicidality plague incels. …

Mar 16, 2023 · “Incel” is a portmanteau of “involuntary celibate.” In its most basic form, incel describes someone, usually a male, who is frustrated by their lack of sexual experiences.

Mar 1, 2026 · With the rise of influencer Clavicular and ‘looksmaxxers’, sexist language from niche memes has infiltrated official government accounts and NYT headlines

Jul 20, 2018 · Incels, or “involuntary celibates,” are young, heterosexual men who blame women and society for their own inability to form romantic or sexual attachments.

Apr 8, 2026 · “Incel” is a portmanteau of “involuntary” and “celibate.” Over the past decade, the once-fringe community has gained prominence in popular culture, largely through the vector of online ...

Sep 22, 2024 · Incel behavior, the patterns of thought, community, and occasional violence associated with self-identified “involuntary celibates”, is one of the most psychologically complex and socially …

Jul 31, 2025 · Incels are a loosely organized online community of men who believe they are unable to form sexual or romantic relationships despite wanting them. While many suffer in silence, the most …