as in withdrawn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
Adjective
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Notice if the child becomes withdrawn, anxious, or shows signs of distress connected to a friendship.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
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His studies included classes on forensic psychology, death investigation, and antisocial behavior, per NewsNation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Tickets are $125 per person and include Turf Club admission, a reserved table seat, two appetizers, two drink tickets (for premium cocktails, wine or beer), and chips and guacamole for the table.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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By the end, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece had spent five minutes of the county's weekly public meeting demanding answers as to why a construction worker had prevented her from parking in her reserved spot, marked with a cone.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 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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Vogue’s aspirational editorial is perceived as aloof to younger readers navigating economic uncertainty.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In her own menagerie, Stalter currently has two cats — one rather more aloof, and one hairless snuggler named Suki — and a dog called Bunny, who manages an anxiety disorder with medication and as much physical contact with Stalter as possible.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Alexis Bittar has never been shy about shining a light on subjects those with a timid approach would avoid.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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But the timid reaction also underscored Europe’s bystander role, contrasting with its past approach on that topic.—
Garret Martin,
The Conversation,
15 July 2025
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“Unsocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsocial. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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