Antisocial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæntiˈsəʊʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antisocial is an adjective meaning Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people.
Meaning
Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people.
More Meanings
- Antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing.
- Opposed to social order or the principles of society; hostile toward society.
- An antisocial individual.
Example Sentences
antisocial person
antisocial ideals
Word Forms
- anti-social
- antisocials
Synonyms for antisocial
Depending on context, synonyms include asocial, unsociable.
Antonyms for antisocial
Common opposites include prosocial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unsociable, asocial, unpopular, anti-social, unfriendly, reclusive.
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