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asocial

[ ey-soh-shuhl ]
/ eɪˈsoʊ ʃəl /
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adjective
not sociable or gregarious; withdrawn from society.
indifferent to or averse to conforming to conventional standards of behavior.
inconsiderate of others; selfish; egocentric.
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Origin of asocial

First recorded in 1880–85; a-6 + social
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British Dictionary definitions for asocial

asocial
/ (eɪˈsəʊʃəl) /

adjective
avoiding contact; not gregarious
unconcerned about the welfare of others
hostile to society or social practices
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