ANTISOCIAL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

antisocial

adjective

ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl

Definition of antisocial

as in detached

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others she's not antisocial, just extremely shy

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Recent Examples of antisocial Sources previously told Rolling Stone that Nick Reiner attended the party with his parents and appeared to exhibit antisocial behavior. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026 Authorities in England consider antisocial driving to include causing unnecessary noise pollution, street racing and cruising in a convoy, among other types of public nuisance. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 There are more than enough new book releases in August to keep readers contentedly antisocial and entertained until the humidity breaks. — Colin Dwyer, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 Researchers at the firm found that staying in is intentional and not antisocial. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for antisocial

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Adjective

On a map, Newfoundland is a vast, asymmetrical island, cloven by bays and inlets, semi-detached to appendages of land deformed by ancient glaciers scraping over it, leaving glacial striations, grooves and gouges on its granite face.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
As the suffragettes smile and party all around her, Lizzie looks distant and detached.

— Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

To the left and right are the high ramparts of Sleeping Bear Dunes, the distant wedge that is South Manitou Island and unbelievably blue water.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
The nation's constant refrain — stay out of our internal affairs — reflects its history of trying to secure the edges of the country that are distant from Beijing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

This allows campers and travellers to keep food cold and essentials powered for longer between charges.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026
Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

That alone challenges the idea that sharks are purely asocial animals.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026
And that’s a focus on individualism; the idea that an individual alone can collect and assess evidence in some kind of asocial fashion.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of asocial

Adjective

After a cool weekend, and even some brief evening rain for parts of the Central Valley including Sacramento late Sunday, the Golden State is set to bounce back with above-average temperatures as October fast approaches.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
So washing less, and with cooler water rather than hot, could genuinely help our scalp health—especially in colder weather and shifting climates.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cool

Adjective

Hospitality fared well in Deputy’s study, making up half of the 10 happiest job sectors, despite the sector’s reputation for high stress, unsociable hours, and low pay.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
To drink too much would be inexcusable; to drink too little would be unsociable.

— Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2024

Definition of unsociable

Adjective

Return the meatballs to the skillet along with the reserved pineapple tidbits and ½ cup chopped green bell pepper.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Aidaya has introduced SuiSui, a reserved ticketing system designed for restaurants, in which customers get priority entry by paying a fee separate from the meal cost.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

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