unsociable

un·so·cia·ble

adjective \ˌən-ˈsō-shə-bəl\

Definition of UNSOCIABLE

1

: having or showing a disinclination for social activity : solitary, reserved

2

: not conducive to sociability

— un·so·cia·bil·i·ty \ˌən-ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— un·so·cia·ble·ness \ˌən-ˈsō-shə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— un·so·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNSOCIABLE

1. a job with unsociable hours
2. <an unsociable but not an overtly rude child>

First Known Use of UNSOCIABLE

1600

Related to UNSOCIABLE

Synonyms

aloof, antisocial, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, remote, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, cool

Antonyms

cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm

Related Words

indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn; misanthropic; apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned; clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional; disinterested, incurious, uninterested; reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative; diffident, shy, timid; cliquey, cliquish, clubbish

Near Antonyms

boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing; communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative; affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable; agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

Rhymes with UNSOCIABLE

insociable