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• withdrawn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
• extraverted
• garrulous
• boon
• hospitable
• affable
• clubbable
• clubby
• genial
• amiable
• gracious
• congenial
• folksy
• clubable
• agreeable
• neighborly
• kindly

Examples of antisocial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This condition is classified as a cluster B personality disorder, alongside antisocial, narcissistic, and histrionic personality disorders.12 How BPD affects people can vary. —Joy Emeh, Health, 5 July 2024

When that ability begins to weaken, antisocial behavior emerges. —Lindsey Laughlin, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024

Children exposed to lead have lower educational attainment, decreased attention span and increased antisocial behavior. —Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024

Instead, many Gen Zers are eyeing up easygoing jobs that don’t require regular overtime, antisocial working hours, or substantial responsibilities like managing a large team. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024