insociable

[in-soh-shuh-buh l] /ɪnˈsoʊ ʃə bəl/

adjective

unsociable.

Origin of insociable

Latin

1575-1585

From the Latin word insociābilis, dating back to 1575-85. See in-³, sociable

Related forms

insociability, noun

insociably, adverb

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In all countries there are insociable fellows, with whom you are obliged to live, though it is difficult.

History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVI. (of XXI.) Thomas Carlyle

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