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insociable

American  
[in-soh-shuh-buhl] / ɪnˈsoʊ ʃə bəl /

adjective

  1. unsociable.

Other Word Forms

  • insociability noun
  • insociably adverb

Etymology

Origin of insociable

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

Example Sentences

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

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas

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