UNSOCIAL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

unsocial

adjective

Definition of unsocial

as in withdrawn

inclined or tending to avoid other people She was so unsocial that she rarely left the house except for work.

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Recent Examples of unsocial Especially now, during the daunting age of unsocial media. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent. — Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022 Fueled by unsocial media, these playoffs brought out comparison upon comparison. — Nick Canepa, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 June 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsocial

Adjective

In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of withdrawn

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

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

Definition of unsociable

Adjective

Contrary to popular belief, reading—our favorite thing in the world—needn’t be antisocial.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Sources previously told Rolling Stone that Nick Reiner attended the party with his parents and appeared to exhibit antisocial behavior.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of antisocial

Adjective

The formula is closer to reserved + low-energy + emotionally restrained + literal + technocratic + untheatrical + less visionary + less attention-seeking.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Children ages 5 and under may enter for free, but require a reserved ticket.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

Technically very good, but also a little aloof, while getting good results without appearing to try desperately hard to impress you.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Akihito, who abdicated in 2019, tried to bring what was seen as an aloof monarchy closer to the people, an example followed by his son, Naruhito, and his family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of aloof

Adjective

Souleymane, an Afro-German trans man, talented fashion designer and increasingly less timid figure on Berlin’s ballroom scene, travels to Dakar to repair his father’s kora.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
This is a great car for a timid driver, a new driver or perhaps a sensible son or daughter.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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