Antisocial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl/ an·ti·so·cial

Meaning & Definition of Antisocial

Antisocial (adjective)

  1. averse to the society of others, unsociable
  2. hostile or harmful to organized society; especially, being or marked by behavior deviating sharply from the social norm
  3. of, relating to, or characteristic of antisocial personality disorder

Antisocial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others

    "she's not antisocial, just extremely shy"

    similar: aloof, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, remote, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable
    related: indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn, misanthropic, apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned, clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional, disinterested, incurious, uninterested, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative, diffident, shy, timid, cliquey, cliquish, clubbish
    opposite: cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm
    near: boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Antisocial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Antisocial:

aloof, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry, frosty, offish, remote, standoff, standoffish, unbending, unclubbable, unsociable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Antisocial

Words with the opposite meaning of Antisocial:

cordial, friendly, sociable, social, warm

Related Words for Antisocial

indrawn, introverted, nongregarious, recessive, reclusive, reserved, unsocial, withdrawn, misanthropic, apathetic, hard, indifferent, unconcerned, clinical, dispassionate, impersonal, professional, disinterested, incurious, uninterested, reticent, silent, taciturn, uncommunicative, diffident, shy, timid, cliquey, cliquish, clubbish

Near Antonyms of Antisocial

boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, affable, folksy, genial, gracious, hospitable, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly

Word Forms of Antisocial

Derived words: antisocially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Antisocial

First known use: 1759

Words & Phrases Containing Antisocial

antisocial personality disorder

Frequently Asked Questions about Antisocial

What does "Antisocial" mean?

"Antisocial" means averse to the society of others, unsociable. As an adjective, it is defined as: averse to the society of others, unsociable.

What is another word for "Antisocial"?

Other words for "Antisocial" include aloof, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached and distant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Antisocial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Antisocial"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Antisocial". Common alternatives include aloof, asocial, buttoned-up, cold, cold-eyed, cool, detached, distant, dry and frosty.

What is the opposite of "Antisocial"?

Antonyms of "Antisocial" include cordial, friendly, sociable, social and warm. Near antonyms include boon, clubbable, clubby and companionable.

How do you use "Antisocial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Antisocial" in a sentence: "she's not antisocial, just extremely shy".

Is "Antisocial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Antisocial" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Antisocial"?

"Antisocial" is pronounced /ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl/ and divided into syllables as an·ti·so·cial.

What is the origin of the word "Antisocial"?

First known use: 1759.