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

As the men draw closer to the peak, the likelihood of reaching it actually grows more distant.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Henry’s horrified too, but my guy’s also confused because instead of really feeling for what her husband has been through, Julia is cold and distant.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The year-to-date median close price for detached homes sits at $650,000, matching each of the past two years.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Firefighters were called out to a residential fire near Pomegranate Avenue and found significant fire coming from a home and a detached garage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Why audiobook walking clubs make socializing easier Silently walking next to strangers while wearing headphones might sound antisocial.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
And yet so many of us think of fighting as antisocial behavior to be avoided at all costs.

— Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of antisocial

Adjective

All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
RedMagic, for example, uses a 3D vapor chamber with a composite liquid metal and a fan to keep the 11S Pro gaming phone running cool.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026