Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsoʊʃəl/

Definitions of unsocial

adjective not wanting or enjoying the company of others; not sociable

Example Sentences

A1 She is unsocial and prefers to spend time alone.

A2 John's unsocial behavior makes it difficult for him to make friends.

B1 His unsocial tendencies have caused him to become isolated from his peers.

B2 Despite his unsocial nature, he excels in his work and is respected by his colleagues.

C1 Her unsocial demeanor can be off-putting to those who don't know her well.

C2 The author's unsocial personality is reflected in the characters he creates in his novels.

adverb in an unsocial manner

Example Sentences

A1 She prefers to work alone and is often unsocial.

A2 He felt unsocial at the party and left early.

B1 The new employee was perceived as unsocial by his colleagues.

B2 Despite his unsocial behavior, he was still respected for his work ethic.

C1 Her unsocial tendencies sometimes make it difficult for her to connect with others.

C2 His unsocial nature is often misunderstood as aloofness by those who don't know him well.

Examples of unsocial in a Sentence

formal His unsocial behavior at the networking event was quite noticeable.

informal She's always been a bit unsocial, preferring to stay home rather than go out with friends.

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

figurative The unsocial atmosphere of the party made it hard for anyone to relax and have a good time.

Grammatical Forms of unsocial

past tense

unsocialed

plural

unsocials

comparative

more unsocial

superlative

most unsocial

present tense

unsocial

future tense

will unsocial

perfect tense

have unsocialed

continuous tense

is unsocialing

singular

unsocial

positive degree

unsocial

infinitive

to unsocial

gerund

unsocialing

participle

unsocialed

Origin and Evolution of unsocial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unsocial' originated from the Latin word 'unsocialis' which means not sociable or unfriendly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsocial' has evolved to refer to someone who is not inclined to socialize or engage in social activities, as opposed to someone who is actively antisocial or hostile towards others.