Antisocial

Pronunciation: /æntiˈsoʊʃəl/

Definitions of antisocial

adjective a term used to describe behavior that is harmful or unfriendly towards others, often associated with a lack of interest in socializing or forming relationships

Example Sentences

A1 She prefers to be alone and is often seen as antisocial by her classmates.

A2 The new student in school is quiet and keeps to themselves, appearing antisocial to others.

B1 His antisocial behavior at work, such as refusing to participate in team activities, has caused tension with his colleagues.

B2 The celebrity's antisocial tendencies, like avoiding public events and interviews, have led to speculation about their true personality.

C1 The author's antisocial nature is evident in their reclusive lifestyle and aversion to social gatherings.

C2 Despite his antisocial reputation, he is a brilliant scientist who prefers the solitude of his laboratory.

Examples of antisocial in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed him with antisocial personality disorder.

informal She tends to be a bit antisocial and prefers to keep to herself.

slang He's always been a bit antisocial, never really wanting to hang out with the group.

figurative His antisocial behavior towards his colleagues isolated him from the team.

Grammatical Forms of antisocial

• past tense: antisocialized
• plural: antisocials
• comparative: more antisocial
• superlative: most antisocial
• present tense: is antisocial
• future tense: will be antisocial
• perfect tense: has been antisocial
• continuous tense: is being antisocial
• singular: antisocial
• positive degree: antisocial
• infinitive: to be antisocial
• gerund: being antisocial
• participle: antisocializing

Origin and Evolution of antisocial

First Known Use: 1797 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'antisocial' originated from the combination of the prefix 'anti-' meaning against or opposite, and the word 'social' referring to interactions within a society.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 18th century to describe behavior that goes against societal norms or values, the term 'antisocial' has evolved to also encompass psychological traits and disorders related to a lack of empathy or disregard for social norms.