as in withdrawn
inclined or tending to avoid other people
She was so unsocial that she rarely left the house except for work.
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Recent Examples of unsocial
But when the homework clause was revealed, the enormous unsocial media fan was out there and the manure hit it with great force.
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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, 6 Jan. 2022
And so this silly question is making the rounds on silly sports talk shows and silly unsocial media: Which NFL team is Julio Jones-away from winning the Super Bowl?
—Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2021
Of course the talk show/unsocial media furor over Luck’s retirement hasn’t been surprising, because people are idiots — and that includes certain numbskull members of the media.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Fueled by unsocial media, these playoffs brought out comparison upon comparison.
—Nick Canepa, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 June 2017
Snap Inc., which this week could become the biggest technology public offering in years, is the unsocial social-media company.
—Georgia Wells, WSJ, 27 Feb. 2017
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, 6 Jan. 2022
And so this silly question is making the rounds on silly sports talk shows and silly unsocial media: Which NFL team is Julio Jones-away from winning the Super Bowl?
—Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2021
Of course the talk show/unsocial media furor over Luck’s retirement hasn’t been surprising, because people are idiots — and that includes certain numbskull members of the media.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Fueled by unsocial media, these playoffs brought out comparison upon comparison.
—Nick Canepa, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 June 2017
Snap Inc., which this week could become the biggest technology public offering in years, is the unsocial social-media company.
—Georgia Wells, WSJ, 27 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsocial
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Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn.Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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This tiny ecosystem is part of a detached unit of Death Valley National Park, protected within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge since 1984.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 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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Her interest stemmed from her earlier research on psychopathy — the personality disorder characterized by antisocial behaviors including callousness and lack of empathy, or the inability to understand and feel another's emotions.Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
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Tickets for reserved seating will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Summerfest.com, Ticketmaster.com and the Summerfest box office at 200 N. Harbor Drive.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each ticket includes a reserved table with limited availability for various group sizes.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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During a difficult, awkward stage of life, already complicated by the harsh spotlight of contemporary social media, teenagers will likely turn even more inward and asocial, relying on synthetic companions to understand the world around them.Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the authors of the research, the results challenge the traditional conception of cats as socially aloof, and suggest that some species — whether considered social or asocial — acquire the ability to recognize people’s voices as a result of close contact, rather than domestication.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
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While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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To this day, snippets of Biden appearing aloof are a staple of the Republican National Committee’s @RNCResearch account on X. On the left, numerous X accounts exist mostly to promote clips of Trump sounding unhinged.Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Off stage, his personality is unassuming and his appearance is almost timid.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
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But at the professional level, in addition to his lack of accuracy shooting the ball, Sheppard has looked timid and tentative on the court, passing up open shots and unable to make plays off the dribble.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Unsocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsocial. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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