Unsociable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Definitions of unsociable

adjective describing someone who is not inclined to associate with others; not sociable

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is unsociable and prefers to be alone most of the time.

A2 She can come across as unsociable, but once you get to know her, she is actually very friendly.

B1 His unsociable behavior at work has caused some tension among his colleagues.

B2 The new student was labeled as unsociable by his classmates, but he just needed some time to adjust.

C1 Despite being unsociable by nature, she excelled in her career due to her strong work ethic.

C2 The author's unsociable personality made it difficult for him to interact with fans at book signings.

Examples of unsociable in a Sentence

formal She was often described as unsociable by her colleagues due to her reserved nature.

informal My cat can be quite unsociable with strangers, but she's very affectionate with me.

slang I don't know why he's being so unsociable lately, maybe he's just in a bad mood.

figurative The old abandoned house stood unsociable on the edge of town, untouched by time.

Grammatical Forms of unsociable

past tense

unsociabled

plural

unsociables

comparative

more unsociable

superlative

most unsociable

present tense

unsociable

future tense

will be unsociable

perfect tense

have been unsociable

continuous tense

being unsociable

singular

unsociable

positive degree

unsociable

infinitive

to be unsociable

gerund

unsociabling

participle

unsociable

Origin and Evolution of unsociable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unsociable' originated from the Latin word 'unsociabilis', which was derived from 'un-' (meaning not) and 'sociabilis' (meaning sociable).
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsociable' has retained its original meaning of not being sociable or unfriendly. It is often used to describe someone who prefers solitude or lacks social skills.