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an·ti·so·cial
 antisocial
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- pronunciation:
- aen
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
opposed or harmful to the values, institutions, or laws of an organized society.
Crime is an antisocial behavior.- similar words:
- anarchic, defiant, deviant, lawless, rebellious
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| definition 2: |
hostile or unfriendly.
You're so unfriendly to my family that they think you're antisocial.- synonyms:
- antagonistic, hostile, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable
- antonyms:
- affable, friendly, sociable, social
- similar words:
- rough, rude, unsympathetic
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| definition 3: |
(informal) not liking to socialize with others; withdrawn.
He's been pretty antisocial lately, spending a lot of time alone in his room.Let's stay home tonight; I'm feeling kind of antisocial.- synonyms:
- asocial, reclusive, unsociable
- antonyms:
- social
- similar words:
- retiring, shy, unsocial, withdrawn
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| derivations: |
antisocially (adv.), antisociality (n.) |
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