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单词 antisocial
释义

antisocial

adjective

an·​ti·​so·​cial ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce antisocial (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antisocial (audio)
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
psychology : of, relating to, or characteristic of antisocial personality disorder
Although community placement before discharge reduces subsequent antisocial behavior, most have apparently required outpatient mental health services indefinitely … Nathaniel S. Lehrman
antisocially
ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shə-lē
ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antisocial (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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

She's not being antisocial; she's just shy at parties. she's not antisocial, just extremely shy
Recent Examples on the Web Replace it with a basket worthy of an antisocial craftsperson who enjoys lonely but romantic autumns on the Isle of Skye. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Introverted managers are often misjudged as antisocial leaders who have poor management skills and avoid social gatherings at all costs. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 June 2022 When my behavior became troublesome -- skipping school, becoming antisocial -- I was sent to a reform school for several years. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2022 Or the dog might become antisocial, withdrawing from interactions and spending time alone. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 The federal assault weapons ban — inspired in part by an elementary school shooting in California — expired in 2004, just before an antisocial kid named Adam became interested in guns and preoccupied with mass murder. Amanda J. Crawford, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The practice of art seemed an asocial, even antisocial activity. New York Times, 9 June 2022 This is a common trope in branding that targets millennial and Gen Z city dwellers, who are often cynically imagined as anxiety-ridden and antisocial. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 3 June 2022 These kinds of firms have played a key role in promulgating the antisocial libertarianism that often reflects the views of owners who have to answer to no one but themselves. Kim Phillips-fein, The New Republic, 11 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

antisocial

adjective

an·​ti·​so·​cial ˌan-ti-ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce antisocial (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
1
: violent or harmful to people
Crime is antisocial.
2
: unfriendly
She's not antisocial, just shy.

Medical Definition

antisocial

adjective

an·​ti·​so·​cial -ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce antisocial (audio)
: hostile or harmful to organized society: as
a
: being or marked by behavior deviating sharply from the social norm
b
: of, relating to, or characterized by an antisocial personality, the antisocial personality disorder, or behavior typical of either

antisocial

adjective

as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others she's not antisocial, just extremely shy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • detached
  • distant
  • cold
  • asocial
  • unsociable
  • cool
  • reserved
  • aloof
  • standoffish
  • withdrawn
  • timid
  • dry
  • remote
  • offish
  • clinical
  • professional
  • silent
  • shy
  • unbending
  • unsocial
  • frosty
  • standoff
  • introverted
  • misanthropic
  • reclusive
  • unclubbable
  • buttoned-up
  • hard
  • cold-eyed
  • apathetic
  • recessive
  • indifferent
  • impersonal
  • uninterested
  • unconcerned
  • disinterested
  • taciturn
  • indrawn
  • uncommunicative
  • dispassionate
  • diffident
  • incurious
  • cliquey
  • reticent
  • cliquish
  • nongregarious
  • clubbish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • social
  • sociable
  • friendly
  • gregarious
  • extroverted
  • warm
  • outgoing
  • cordial
  • convivial
  • talkative
  • communicative
  • companionable
  • extraverted
  • garrulous
  • expansive
  • affable
  • hospitable
  • clubbable
  • boon
  • amiable
  • genial
  • clubby
  • congenial
  • gracious
  • folksy
  • agreeable
  • clubable
  • neighborly
  • kindly
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