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unsociable

un·so·cia·ble [ un sṓshəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. preferring own company: not liking or seeking the company of other people

2. not encouraging social interaction: not favoring or encouraging social interaction


un·so·cia·bil·i·ty [ un sshə bíllətee ] noun
un·so·cia·ble·ness [ un sṓshəb'lnəss ] noun
un·so·cia·bly [ un sṓshəblee ] adverb

Word Usage
unsociable or antisocial?

These words can both refer to somebody who avoids the company of others, but unsociable is less strong in force than antisocial, which often indicates behavior or attitudes that are hostile or indifferent to other people.

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