antisocial — contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so antisocial that it hides under the bed whenever guests come over.
- The company's antisocial working hours made employees feel isolated from their families.
- He claims he's not antisocial, just selectively social with his video game characters.
antisocial
ADJECTIVE[/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/]
contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices
He stays antisocial at the party, hiding in the corner with his phone.
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“My cat is so antisocial that it hides under the bed whenever guests come over.”
“The company's antisocial working hours made employees feel isolated from their families.”
“He claims he's not antisocial, just selectively social with his video game characters.”
“The judge sentenced him to community service for his antisocial conduct.”
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