ANTISOCIAL Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

antisocial

adjective

ˌan-tē-ˈsō-shəl

Definition of antisocial

as in detached

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

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Recent Examples of antisocial Yet the rules of the real world don’t always apply virtually, and the behavior of the virtual world, in real life, is typically weird and antisocial. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026 But per the Black List, the story follows an antisocial man suffering from obsessive compulsions who is haunted by the death of his hoarder mother. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for antisocial

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Adjective

The exterior entry and upper-level access of the detached, two-story guesthouse.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

An exuberant pre-dawn sky — filled with large, bright stars, a luminous crescent moon, and blue and white swirls — dominates the landscape featuring a prominent cypress tree and distant hillside village.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
The changes include allowing the adoption of distant male relatives raised as commoners to become royals and father future heirs, and letting princesses keep their royal status after marrying commoners.

— Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The instigating weather system bringing the risk to the Southwest is an upper-level low — or a high altitude pocket of cold air, low pressure and spin.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
The case went cold until 2014, when Stockwell was located and interviewed by cold case detectives.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

That alone challenges the idea that sharks are purely asocial animals.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026
And that’s a focus on individualism; the idea that an individual alone can collect and assess evidence in some kind of asocial fashion.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of asocial

Adjective

Inside, furnishings are minimal, with timber and cool-toned stone alongside floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscaped gardens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Grab a pretty blouse and snappy loafers to wear for brunch dates on warmer autumn days, then pair them with a denim jacket and slouchy knee-high boots as the weather gets cooler.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of cool

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

Doncic’s dueling personalities — the charismatic showman on the court and the reserved personality off it — overlap in his generosity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Premier and reserved parking passes are both $65 on Ticketmaster.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

Where Thomas is aloof and proud, Erika is prickly and sardonic, excellent tools for protecting a surprisingly fragile heart.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
And blondes will find a path that diverges—wintery vanilla for an aloof, icy look or buttery almond for a cozy blonde that still turns heads.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of aloof

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