ASOCIAL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

asocial

adjective

(ˌ)ā-ˈsō-shəl

Definition of asocial

as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others an asocial and grumpy artist lives alone on the top floor

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Recent Examples of asocial 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, 14 Feb. 2026 Nick Reiner, who reportedly has been diagnosed with serious mental health disorder, accompanied his parents to the party and reportedly caused a scene with his unsettling, asocial and erratic behavior, according to The Hollywood Reporter. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 During a difficult, awkward stage of life, already complicated by the harsh spotlight of contemporary social media, teenagers will likely turn even more inward and asocial, relying on synthetic companions to understand the world around them. — Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 In each case, the robot indicated the hidden location of a treat by pointing and either saying the dog's name (for the social robot) or simply beeping (asocial). — Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2013 See All Example Sentences for asocial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for asocial

Adjective

As the men draw closer to the peak, the likelihood of reaching it actually grows more distant.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Henry’s horrified too, but my guy’s also confused because instead of really feeling for what her husband has been through, Julia is cold and distant.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The year-to-date median close price for detached homes sits at $650,000, matching each of the past two years.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Firefighters were called out to a residential fire near Pomegranate Avenue and found significant fire coming from a home and a detached garage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Shea’s supervisor confronted her when Shea’s findings in a cold case could not be replicated.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Why audiobook walking clubs make socializing easier Silently walking next to strangers while wearing headphones might sound antisocial.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
And yet so many of us think of fighting as antisocial behavior to be avoided at all costs.

— Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of antisocial

Adjective

All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
RedMagic, for example, uses a 3D vapor chamber with a composite liquid metal and a fan to keep the 11S Pro gaming phone running cool.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 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

The world, in other words, is currently being steered by people who don’t like it very much, and Artificial makes the case that this should be very alarming, albeit in a way that’s frustratingly aloof.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Several people, including Simonton, described Allen as aloof from his workers.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026