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- DictionaryAn·ti·so·cial/ˌanˌtīˈsōSHəl/
adjective
- 1. contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices: "a dangerous, unprincipled, antisocial type of man"
- 2. not sociable; not wanting the company of others.
1. : averse to the society of others : unsociable. 2. : hostile or harmful to organized society. especially : being or marked by behavior deviating sharply from the social norm. 3. psychology : of, relating to, or characteristic of antisocial personality disorder.
Feb 24, 2023 · Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.
antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing; threatening: an antisocial act. Synonyms: intimidating, disruptive. opposed or detrimental to social order or the principles on which society is constituted: antisocial behavior.
C1. harmful to society: antisocial behaviour. Increasingly, smoking is regarded as an antisocial habit. C1. often avoiding spending time with other people: I hope they won't think I'm antisocial if I don't join them in the bar. Fewer examples. Almost overnight, that sweet little child had turned into an antisocial monster.
C1. harmful to society: antisocial behavior. Increasingly, smoking is regarded as an antisocial habit. C1. often avoiding spending time with other people: I hope they won't think I'm antisocial if I don't join them in the bar. Fewer examples. Almost overnight, that sweet little child had turned into an antisocial monster.
When someone is antisocial, they're either rude and unmannered or they avoid other people. Either way, they're not the life of the party.
not wanting to spend time with other people. They'll think you're being antisocial if you don't go. Definition of antisocial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Antisocial Definition. Avoiding association with others; unsociable. Against the basic principles of society; harmful to the welfare of the people generally. Antagonistic toward or disrespectful of others; rude. Shunning the society of others; not sociable.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word antisocial. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing; threatening: an antisocial act. opposed or detrimental to social order or the principles on which society is constituted: antisocial behavior.
