sigma male

A more internally-focused sibling to the alpha male. While the alpha male quantifies himself on his high position in the social hierarchy, a sigma male prefers to forego the social hierarchy and need for external validation altogether and pursue internal strength instead. Essentially a "loner" or a stray man, although sigma males may have a close circle of friends and loved ones with whom they share a deep connection. The sigma male is not socially inept but simply socially disinterested. Prefers solitary activities where he doesn't have to play social politics and can simply focus on himself. The sigma male accepts that he does not need power over others as the alpha male desires, but rather needs only power to control himself and preserve his own autonomy from others. Sigma males are often pragmatic but may be seen by others as aloof, paranoid, secretive or selfish.

Not to be confused with simply being an unlikeable asshole, edgelord, or misfit.

sigma males play by their own rules. no one elses. not even their own

The introverted alpha male. They do not conform to society standards and rather think for themselves. Sigmas have many traits often correlated with an alpha male. Although they can appear quiet to those who do not know them, they are actually outgoing once you speak to them. These people are on a similar hierarchy to an alpha male, although they are simply less extroverted and are more in tune with themselves.

a strategy typically used by introverted males. sigma male traits include focusing on mastery, strength, world class social skills, ability to be alone, hang in smaller circles, silence and the ability to declare war within on any addiction that is taking away their power.

A term used by beta males (redditors and discord mods) that places them at the top of the "social hierarchy" chart, when in reality they're the lowest 1% of the male population

The newest role that insufferable incels have latched onto as an end-goal. Similar to an alpha male but instead of having sex he is a sociopath who devotes his life to financial success and "the grind" and sacrifices his life on the altar of capital.
Probably wants to live in Dubai or something.

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