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having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
an asocial and grumpy artist lives alone on the top floor
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Recent Examples of asocial
The inside of the body was intriguing but asocial.
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New York Times, 10 May 2022
He’s no longer reduced to being an asocial nerd.
—K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2021
Ron Howard Based on the life of John Forbes Nash Jr. and the biography of the same name, A Beautiful Mind, which like Gladiator stars Russell Crow, tells the story of a brilliant but asocial mathematician and his battle with mental illness.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 Jan. 2023
David Scheel Scientists have long thought that octopus are largely asocial creatures.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2016
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New York Times, 10 May 2022
He’s no longer reduced to being an asocial nerd.
—K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2021
Ron Howard Based on the life of John Forbes Nash Jr. and the biography of the same name, A Beautiful Mind, which like Gladiator stars Russell Crow, tells the story of a brilliant but asocial mathematician and his battle with mental illness.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 26 Jan. 2023
David Scheel Scientists have long thought that octopus are largely asocial creatures.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2016
See all Example Sentences for asocial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asocial
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Sinema fell to a distant third in public polling before formally quitting the race in March.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decision fell to the House of Representatives, where a string of backroom machinations made John Quincy Adams president and distant runner-up Henry Clay the Secretary of State.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Listed for the first time this year, the 61-acre property includes a sprawling mansion, a greenhouse, and a detached garage with room for up to 20 cars.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Take their approach to motherhood: While Cleo seems almost blinded by her devotion to her sons, Maddie is more detached from her teenage son, Seth.Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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On cold days, its extra length and 650-fill-power down feel like a warm hug.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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On our return to The Ravel after every excursion, we are greeted by a welcome party of staff holding out a cold towel and a glass of buck's fizz.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Screaming and antisocial behavior may not seem like beloved traits, but these penguins are revered in Māori culture as taonga, or treasure, even gracing the country’s $5 bill.Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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The biggest concern, according to eugenicists, was that these antisocial tendencies were inborn—that genes for crime and poverty were being smuggled into the country in the blood of immigrants.Arthur Caplan, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
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Other women in particular seem to think this was a very, very cool thing to have done.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Murdock said both systems are bringing cold air from the Alaskan gulf and are part of a pattern that has allowed the jet stream to let in cooler air than normal.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ask Amy: My unsociable neighbor doesn't know about me and his wife.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024
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To drink too much would be inexcusable; to drink too little would be unsociable.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2024
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In his 1986 work Talent, David Robbins depicted the ’80s artist as a less aloof and rarefied figure than his bohemian predecessors, with a career rather than a calling.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her compatriots found her aloof, and some wanted to hurt her.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Asocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asocial. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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