antisocial
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British pronunciation
/ˌæntɪsˈə‌ʊʃə‌l/
anti-social

Definition & Meaning of "antisocial"in English

antisocial
01

not wanting the company of others

antisocial definition and meaning
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Examples
She seemed antisocial at the party, standing by the wall and answering only when spoken to.
After the move he became antisocial for a few months while he adjusted to the new city.
02

hostile toward accepted social standards, laws, or communal order

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The vandals ' antisocial behavior damaged several storefronts and alarmed nearby residents.
Lawmakers debated tougher penalties for antisocial acts that endanger public safety.
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