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

Another fascinating possibility nuclear-electric thrusters open is missions into interstellar space and the distant Oort cloud within a single lifetime.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The metropolis appears to be on the outside looking in, with Las Vegas and Seattle considered distant frontrunners to land the 31st and 32nd teams.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Slanting rays of cold November sunlight picked out every point on his big rack and colored them a rich antique ivory.

— ANGUS CAMERON, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026
Jim Davies, a member of the El Dorado County Fish and Wildlife Commission, said collisions become particularly troublesome when migratory deer move from the Sierra Nevada into the foothills and valley during colder months.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

The early identification of psychopathy can potentially prevent an escalation of antisocial behavior.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
It would be seen as a work of merciless autofiction in the vein of Karl Ove Knausgaard, and it would be discussed, as his books are, as aggressive, antisocial, and spiteful.

— B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026