Antisocially: meaning, definitions and examples

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antisocially

 

[ ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior manner

Antisocially refers to actions or behaviors that are harmful or detrimental to social order or society at large. It often describes conduct that disregards the well-being of others or society itself.

Synonyms

asocially, egocentrically, unocially

Examples of usage

  • He antisocially avoided interaction at the party.
  • Her antisocially aggressive behavior caused concern among her friends.
  • He acted antisocially when he vandalized the property.
  • The antisocially withdrawn individual rarely attended gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "antisocially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antissocialmente

🇮🇳 विरोधी सामाजिक रूप से

🇩🇪 asozial

🇮🇩 antisosial

🇺🇦 антисоціально

🇵🇱 antyspołecznie

🇯🇵 反社会的に

🇫🇷 antisocialement

🇪🇸 antisocialmente

🇹🇷 antisosyal bir şekilde

🇰🇷 반사회적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مضاد اجتماعيًا

🇨🇿 antisociálně

🇸🇰 antisociálne

🇨🇳 反社会地

🇸🇮 antisocialno

🇮🇸 andfélagslega

🇰🇿 антиәлеуметтік

🇬🇪 ანტისოციალურად

🇦🇿 antisosial olaraq

🇲🇽 antisocialmente

Word origin

The term 'antisocial' is derived from the prefix 'anti-', meaning 'against', and 'social', pertaining to society or community. It emerged in the early 20th century, particularly during a period where psychological terms began to gain prominence in language. The concept was initially used to describe behaviors that were characteristically damaging to social relationships or structures. The extension of this term to include 'antisocially' came as language evolved, further emphasizing the manner in which such negative behaviors were exhibited. In modern psychology, particularly since the 1980s, the term has been associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder, underscoring its relevance in discussions surrounding mental health and social behavior.