UNSOCIABLE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

unsociable

adjective

ˌən-ˈsō-shə-bəl

Definition of unsociable

as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others an unsociable but not an overtly rude child

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Recent Examples of unsociable 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 For instance, long and unsociable hours are commonplace, and while this is in part due to the shortage of skilled personnel, there is also a cultural element to this that prohibits many from considering it a viable career. — Adi Gaskell, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 The social media generation is increasingly clueless and unsociable. — Susan Glaser, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsociable

Adjective

Your destination might have clear skies and calm water, but a distant storm can still disrupt your travel plans.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The Republican primary is a noisy but ultimately uneventful fight to finish a distant second.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Her detached limb is later shown lying on the ground as the violent confrontation between the two versions of Burke continues.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
The new Garage Tilt Sensor and Outdoor Contact Sensor are built for places where standard indoor contact sensors don't really make sense, including garage doors, garden gates, sheds, storage units and detached garages.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Health benefits Peppermint oil is widely used as pain relief, digestive aid and cold relief.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Eldridge’s home run, a solo shot, was the latest exhibition of his game-changing power, an opposite-field, 423-foot blast that cleared the left-center field fence on a cold San Francisco (50-70) night with feet to spare.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 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

The Broderie Anglaise With a Transitional Jacket With fall’s cool breezes on the horizon, a transitional suede jacket brings depth—and texture—to everyone’s favorite nightie dress from Dôen.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
But the fans have treated me so well here, and to hear people cheering for that is cool.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026