unsociable
unsociable Lexical Profile
unsociable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others; preferring solitude and avoiding social interaction.
"After a long week of meetings, he felt too exhausted and unsociable to attend the neighborhood party."
British Falling outside the normal working day and therefore inconvenient for normal social and family life (especially of working hours).
"Nurses and paramedics frequently have to work unsociable hours to keep emergency services running overnight."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Unsociable" describes someone who dislikes or avoids the company of others, whereas "antisocial" more accurately refers to behavior that is actively hostile, disruptive, or harmful to society, though the two are often confused in casual speech.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 16th century from the English prefix "un-" (not) and "sociable," which derives via Middle French from the Latin "sociabilis" (easily united), rooted in "socius" (companion or ally).
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