insociable

[in-soh-shuh-buh l]

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adjective

unsociable.

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Origin of insociable

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

Related formsin·so·cia·bil·i·ty, nounin·so·cia·bly, 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