NONSOCIAL Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsocial

adjective

Definition of nonsocial

as in solitary

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Recent Examples of nonsocial Their active periods included social and nonsocial behaviors such as fighting or grooming themselves or one another. — Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 13 June 2023 These findings show that incidental olfactory suspicion cues can affect performance on social as well as nonsocial reasoning tasks. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2015

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonsocial

Adjective

Though there is a political risk inherent in striking out in a solitary direction, there can also be reward.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Gash’s weakest moments come in times like these, when the band strips back its sound into solitary parts that fail to gel.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

Its next step is to extend that experience into a broader range of autonomous defense systems.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Removing a target, not all threats Iraqi Kurdistan, officially called the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is a semi-autonomous federal region of the country and shares borders with Iran, Turkey and Syria.

— Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of autonomous

Adjective

The elections produced semiautonomous administrations in Scotland and Wales led by parties devoted to independence and the breakup of the United Kingdom - though neither has that policy on the front burner.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 May 2026
UAVs may be remotely piloted, semiautonomous, or, increasingly, fully autonomous.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

Definition of semiautonomous

Adjective

Its members are independent producers, with no studios, conglomerates or state bodies involved.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026