a group of ill-treated citizens who will become aggressive and antisocial
Synonyms
unsociable
I am by no means an unsociable person.
reserved
He was unemotional and reserved.
retiring
I'm still that shy, retiring little girl.
withdrawn
Her husband had become withdrawn and moody.
alienated
unfriendly
She spoke in a loud, rather unfriendly voice.
uncommunicative
My daughter is very difficult, uncommunicative and moody.
misanthropic
a misanthropic but successful restaurateur
asocial
Opposites
social
,
friendly
,
sociable
,
gregarious
,
philanthropic
,
companionable
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of behaviour) annoying or harmful to other people
a neighbourhood blighted by vandalism and antisocial behaviour
Synonyms
disruptive
violent, disruptive behaviour
disorderly
disorderly conduct
hostile
The Governor faced hostile crowds when visiting the town.
menacing
rebellious
a rebellious and dissident territory
belligerent
He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
antagonistic
Nearly all the women were antagonistic to the idea.
uncooperative
Additional synonyms
in the sense of antagonistic
Nearly all the women were antagonistic to the idea.
Synonyms
hostile,
opposed,
resistant,
at odds,
incompatible,
set against,
averse,
unfriendly,
at variance,
inimical,
antipathetic,
ill-disposed
in the sense of belligerent
Definition
marked by readiness to fight
He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
Synonyms
aggressive,
hostile,
contentious,
combative,
unfriendly,
antagonistic,
pugnacious,
argumentative,
bellicose,
quarrelsome,
aggro (Australian, New Zealand),
aggers (Australian, slang),
biffo (Australian, slang),
litigious
in the sense of disorderly
Definition
uncontrolled
disorderly conduct
Synonyms
unruly,
disruptive,
rowdy,
turbulent,
unlawful,
stormy,
rebellious,
boisterous,
tumultuous,
lawless,
riotous,
unmanageable,
ungovernable,
refractory,
obstreperous,
indisciplined
Synonyms of 'antisocial'
antisocial
Explore 'antisocial' in the dictionary
antisocial
(æntisoʊʃəl, æntaɪ-)
adjective
Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
...a generation of teenagers who will become aggressive and antisocial.
antisocial in British English
(ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl)
adjective
1.
avoiding the company of other people; unsociable
2.
contrary or injurious to the interests of society in general
Derived forms
antisocially (ˌantiˈsocially)
adverb
antisocial in American English
(ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl; ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl; ˌæntɪˈsoʊʃəl)
adjective
1.
avoiding association with others; unsociable
2.
against the basic principles of society; harmful to the welfare of the people generally
SIMILAR WORDS: unˈsocial
Derived forms
antisocially (ˌantiˈsocially)
adverb
Examples of 'antisocial' in a sentence
antisocial
Studies show male addicts are also more likely to display antisocial behaviour.
The Sun (2016)
We need people not to be drawn into serious financial crime or antisocial behaviour because these are the only people who take their gift seriously.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The shopkeeper added that he had made more than 200 complaints to police and the council about antisocial behaviour in recent years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A spokeswoman said:'We have received reports of antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We have a caretaker and security systems and no antisocial behaviour at all.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Many disabled people are still reluctant to report antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What sort of antisocial behavior can it deter?
Fisher, David E. Fire and Ice - the Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion, and Nuclear Winter (1990)
Crime and antisocial behaviour are down dramatically since their peak in the early Nineties.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
What is the pathway leading to antisocial behavior, or to peer rejection?
Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)
It condemns them to work alone through antisocial hours up to 15 hours a day.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If they went back to covering antisocial hours, it would take the strain off hospitals.
The Sun (2011)
Action was more likely to be taken when antisocial behaviour was targeted on a person, their family or a particular group.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What's more, cycle crime is often linked to other antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You can see the results for antisocial behavior in Figure 15.1.
Bee, Helen The Developing Child (7th edn.) (1995)
Local union leaders say that staff have been angered by plans to cut overtime, weekend pay and time off in lieu for working antisocial hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But half of all kitchens are struggling to recruit staff as fears about low wages, antisocial hours and tough bosses have put off many youngsters.
The Sun (2016)
About 82% of staff earn less than 8 an hour and the majority work antisocial hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I understand that some people don't have any choice in the matter and have to work long and antisocial hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
For most chefs, their antisocial hours and a weary reluctance to spend time off in the kitchen means that they rarely cook for their own family.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But there is now general disenchantment, particularly on the economy, standards in public life and tackling crime and antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She was given an ASBO by the Bishop for antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A police spokesman said: 'He was issued with a warning notice for driving in an antisocial manner.
The Sun (2010)
Critics say that because passengers could board without passing the driver many simply didn't pay, and there were frequent complaints of antisocial behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Synonyms of 'antisocial'
unsociable, reserved, retiring, withdrawn
disruptive, disorderly, hostile, menacing
More Synonyms of antisocial
In other languages
antisocial
British English: antisocial ADJECTIVE
Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
...teenagers who will become aggressive and anti-social.
American English: antisocial
Brazilian Portuguese: antissocial
Chinese: 孤僻的
European Spanish: antisocial
French: antisocial
German: unsozial
Italian: asociale
Japanese: 社交嫌いの
Korean: 반사회적인
European Portuguese: antissocial
Latin American Spanish: antisocial
British English: anti-social ADJECTIVE
Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
...teenagers who will become aggressive and anti-social.