as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
she's not antisocial, just extremely shy
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Recent Examples of antisocial
Lyle was described as exhibiting narcissistic and antisocial tendencies, while Erik was considered vulnerable to outside influence.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Specifically, guilt-free time to be completely present with a book, surrounded by others who understand that choosing to read for hours is aspirational, not antisocial.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
His studies included classes on forensic psychology, death investigation, and antisocial behavior, per NewsNation.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
Additionally, having insights into structural abnormalities such as those identified in the study may improve risk assessment for violent or antisocial behavior, especially in forensic settings.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Specifically, guilt-free time to be completely present with a book, surrounded by others who understand that choosing to read for hours is aspirational, not antisocial.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
His studies included classes on forensic psychology, death investigation, and antisocial behavior, per NewsNation.
—EW.com, 12 July 2025
Additionally, having insights into structural abnormalities such as those identified in the study may improve risk assessment for violent or antisocial behavior, especially in forensic settings.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for antisocial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antisocial
Adjective
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Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The consensus narrative of institutional finance has become so detached from empirical reality that diagnosing the problem requires abandoning its vocabulary for the precision of mathematics.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What looks like distant diplomacy or marginal disruption is, in fact, defining competitiveness for the decade ahead.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The magnesium salt flakes loosen up tight shoulders and soothe tired feet, as lavender and clary sage oil turn the day's stresses into far-off, distant memories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie Kirk didn't deserve to be killed in cold blood.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After all, who wants to wake up on a crisp winter morning to their feet on cold hardwood?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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While cooler temperatures are one factor that causes green leaves to melt into oranges and yellows a wee bit early, there are more elements at play, particularly when leaves in the South start dropping when the kids have only just headed back to school.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Take the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Short Sleeve Mini Dress, for example, with a buttersoft fabric that’s thick enough to keep you warm on cooler nights.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hospitality fared well in Deputy’s study, making up half of the 10 happiest job sectors, despite the sector’s reputation for high stress, unsociable hours, and low pay.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Reservations include a reserved seat and access to the full menu.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Vigorously stir the noodles for a minute, adding some reserved cooking water, a tablespoon or two at a time, until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, despite playing one of her most aloof characters yet, the real Roberts starts to tear up when Sevigny talks about admiring her.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agog kept being met by the aloof.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Antisocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antisocial. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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