INSOCIABLE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

insociable

adjective

Definition of insociable

as in antisocial

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Adjective

But contrary to this, the majority of stars aren't so antisocial, existing in binary partnerships bound together by gravity.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 July 2026
When healths were raised during the eighteenth century, it was considered rude or antisocial not to go along with them.

— Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 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

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Reuters also reported that its Chinese-American executive chairman, viewed as a Western proxy for its reclusive founder, would depart.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
The Risks Associated With This Species The primary risk of coming into physical contact with this reclusive spider is its necrotic bite.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of reclusive

Adjective

If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
According to studio information sent to ABC News, Chalamet will play Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026

Definition of introverted

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