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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 18th century from Greek anti- (against) combined with Latin socialis (of society). Originally denoting a lack of sociability or disinclination toward social interaction, the term has evolved to carry the stronger modern sense of behavior harmful or hostile to society.
Breakdown
anti- (Greek, meaning against) + social (from Latin socialis, meaning of or relating to society) + -al (adjective suffix).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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