unsociable
[uhn-soh-shuh-buh l]
- not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- lacking or preventing social relationships: an unsociable boardinghouse.
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Origin of unsociable
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aloof, antagonistic, cold, cool, distant, hostile, inaccessible, inhospitable, introverted, laid-back, recessive, reclusive, reserved, retiring, secretive, sensitive, shy, standoffish, stuck-up, timidExamples from the Web for unsociable
Historical Examples
An unsociable meal it was—almost as unpleasant as were their inward thoughts.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Things will look strange and unsociable for a while, until you get the hang of them.
Devil's FordBret Harte
He was immediately reprehended for his brusque, unsociable manner.
Mountain BloodJoseph Hergesheimer
A touch of pride came to him and he resolved that he would be as unsociable as his relative.
Randy of the RiverHoratio Alger Jr.
She had felt lonely at times, silent and unsociable, but never shy!
More About PeggyMrs G. de Horne Vaizey
unsociable
- (of a person) disinclined to associate or fraternize with others
- unconducive to social intercoursean unsociable neighbourhood
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