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unsocial

/ʌnˈsoʊ.ʃəl/
un · so · cial
Adverb:unsocially
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• adjective

1

Not seeking or enjoying the company of others; disinclined to friendly social interaction.

Example

"After a long week of meetings, he felt somewhat unsocial and preferred to spend the weekend reading alone."

2

British Falling outside the normal working day and therefore inconvenient for family and social life (especially of working hours).

Example

"Hospital nurses and emergency responders frequently receive extra compensation for working unsocial hours."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unsocial' with 'antisocial' or 'asocial': 'unsocial' and 'unsociable' describe a disinclination to mingle with others, whereas 'antisocial' often implies active hostility or behavior harmful to society.

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• Nearby Words

unsnarl
unsociable
unsociably
unsocial
unsocialized
unsoftened
unsoiled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the 17th century from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'social' (from Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship', from 'socius', meaning 'companion' or 'ally').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsocial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsocial
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