Synonyms of unsociable

unsociable

adjective

ˌən-ˈsō-shə-bəl 

as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

an unsociable but not an overtly rude child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distant
• detached
• cold
• antisocial
• cool
• asocial
• aloof
• dry
• reserved
• withdrawn
• standoffish
• timid
• remote
• offish
• silent
• unbending
• shy
• frosty
• clinical
• professional
• unsocial
• hard
• reclusive
• introverted
• unclubbable
• misanthropic
• buttoned-up
• standoff
• indifferent
• cold-eyed
• apathetic
• recessive
• impersonal
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• indrawn
• taciturn
• disinterested
• uncommunicative
• dispassionate
• diffident
• incurious
• reticent
• nongregarious
• cliquish
• cliquey
• clubbish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• social
• sociable
• friendly
• warm
• cordial
• gregarious
• outgoing
• convivial
• companionable
• extroverted
• talkative
• communicative
• garrulous
• expansive
• boon
• hospitable
• affable
• genial
• amiable
• gracious
• clubbable
• clubby
• congenial
• agreeable
• folksy
• neighborly
• kindly

Example Sentences

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