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unsocialized

/ʌnˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪzd/
(UK: unsocialised)
un · so · cial · ized

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unsocialized Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not having been taught or accustomed to behave in ways that are acceptable to a society or group; lacking experience in interacting comfortably with other people or animals.

Example

"The rescue shelter worked patiently with the unsocialized puppy until it felt comfortable around strangers and other dogs."


2

Not organized or established according to the principles of socialism; operating under private rather than state or public ownership.

Example

"In an unsocialized healthcare system, individuals rely primarily on private insurance or personal funds to cover medical expenses."

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