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
  • 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
  • Shy, reclusive ostriches hesitantly seek the support of antelope and zebra to remain safe from carnivores.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • Be your introverted self during Silent Book Club at The Slowdown Coffee Co.
    Jason Clayworth, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of introverted
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Thesaurus Entries Near insociable

insobriety

insociable

insofar as

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