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

Growing up in nearby Long Island, where my parents moved partially due to fear of what would happen next, the attacks felt like a distant but ever-present part of my life.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
This week is a great time to find it because Neptune soon reaches opposition within Pisces, making the distant planet brighter than at any other time this year.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The regulations list possibilities including guest houses, caretaker residences, cabanas, gyms, libraries, pool houses, boat houses and detached garages.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
The former Feyenoord boss stood accused of being too detached from the local fanbase.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

But per the Black List, the story follows an antisocial man suffering from obsessive compulsions who is haunted by the death of his hoarder mother.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Contrary to popular belief, reading—our favorite thing in the world—needn’t be antisocial.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of antisocial

Adjective

The neighborhood/area Located in Westchester County, the town of Bedford boasts a few cool must-sees, like the 4,300-acre Ward Pound Ridge park and the historic home of Founding Father John Jay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026