insociable

adjective

Definition of insociablenext
as in antisocial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insociable
  1. antisocial
  2. unsociable
  3. unsocial
  4. reclusive
  5. introverted
Adjective
  • To be sure, there’s no need to cross the line and be complicit in any antisocial, unethical, or destructive behaviors.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But even some Democrats acknowledged that rising public concerns about crime and antisocial behavior provide a backdrop to the case that may contribute to more lenient views of Penny’s actions.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of antisocial
Adjective
  • Ask Amy: My unsociable neighbor doesn't know about me and his wife.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
  • 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
  • But when the homework clause was revealed, the enormous unsocial media fan was out there and the manure hit it with great force.
    Nick CanepaColumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2022
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Definition of unsocial
Adjective
  • Shy, reclusive ostriches hesitantly seek the support of antelope and zebra to remain safe from carnivores.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Caretaker follows the quiet, reclusive caretaker (Bronzi) of a ghost town tourist attraction closed for the offseason who has to protect a young woman (Rose) from violent killers intent on kidnapping and taking her to a ruthless crime boss (Baldwin).
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • In brainstorming sessions, extroverts often share numerous ideas, creating a foundation of concepts, while more open or introverted team members analyze and refine these ideas into creative solutions.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of introverted
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insobriety

insociable

insofar as

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