Synonyms of antisocial

antisocial

adjective

ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl 

as in detached

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

she's not antisocial, just extremely shy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detached
• distant
• cold
• asocial
• cool
• unsociable
• reserved
• aloof
• withdrawn
• standoffish
• dry
• remote
• timid
• clinical
• offish
• professional
• silent
• unbending
• shy
• frosty
• unsocial
• standoff
• introverted
• misanthropic
• reclusive
• hard
• unclubbable
• buttoned-up
• cold-eyed
• recessive
• apathetic
• indifferent
• impersonal
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• disinterested
• dispassionate
• indrawn
• uncommunicative
• taciturn
• incurious
• diffident
• reticent
• cliquey
• cliquish
• nongregarious
• clubbish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• social
• sociable
• friendly
• warm
• gregarious
• cordial
• extroverted
• outgoing
• convivial
• talkative
• communicative
• companionable
• expansive
• garrulous
• boon
• hospitable
• affable
• clubby
• genial
• clubbable
• amiable
• gracious
• congenial
• folksy
• agreeable
• neighborly
• kindly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of antisocial

As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

And, perhaps, his mental-health struggles, his mood swings, and the antisocial behaviors that The Dark Wizard recounts and suggests were the cost of — or maybe the reason for — his athletic prowess. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026

Specifically, time in nature increases these positive social behaviors and reduces antisocial behavior. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026

This family's nonstop antisocial behavior and mindless belligerence and myopic priorities are toxic to me. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2026