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 light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Boxwood is generally easy to grow and cold-tolerant, meaning its leaves stay on the plant year-round.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Receive free cold beverages at budget-friendly hotels, or pay more for places with welcome champagne and a rooftop pool with Gaudí views.

— Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

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
Research studies have shown that children of incarcerated parents are more likely to experience mental health challenges and develop antisocial behaviors.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of antisocial

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

Denise seems aloof one moment, but then totally sharp the next.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Kiesler and his heirs envisioned architecture that would make the arts more available, provisional, improvisational, democratic, and participatory, more playful and less aloof.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026