Asocial: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถโโ๏ธ
asocial
[ หeษชหsoสสษl ]
social behavior
The term 'asocial' describes a person who tends to avoid social interaction and prefers to be alone. Unlike introverts, who may enjoy solitude but still engage socially, asocial individuals may actively disdain or dismiss social engagement. This can manifest in various ways, including a lack of interest in forming relationships or participating in social activities. Being asocial does not imply that a person has social anxiety; rather, it reflects an indifference toward socializing.
Synonyms
antisocial, reclusive, solitary, uncommunicative, withdrawn
Examples of usage
- He was often seen as asocial due to his preference for solitude.
- Asocial behavior can sometimes lead to misunderstandings in social contexts.
- The asocial nature of some individuals can be mistaken for shyness.
- She preferred reading at home, reflecting her asocial tendencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "asocial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น associal
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช asozial
๐ฎ๐ฉ asosial
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะพััะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ aspoลeczny
๐ฏ๐ต ้็คพไผ็
๐ซ๐ท asocial
๐ช๐ธ asocial
๐น๐ท asosyal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ฌํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุงุฌุชู ุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ asociรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ asociรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ้็คพไผๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ asocialen
๐ฎ๐ธ fรฉlagslegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะปะตัะผะตัััะบ ะตะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแชแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ asosial
๐ฒ๐ฝ asocial
Etymology
The word 'asocial' was formed in the early 20th century from the prefix 'a-', meaning 'without' or 'not', and 'social', which derives from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship' or 'of allies'. The use of 'asocial' in psychological contexts began to increase as the study of individual behavior in social settings became more prevalent. Initially, it was used to describe individuals who exhibit a lack of interest in social interactions rather than a direct aversion to them. Over time, as the nuances of human personality became better understood, the term was further refined to distinguish between asocial behavior and more severe forms of social disorder, such as anti-social personality disorder. This has led to broader discussions in social psychology and sociology about the varying degrees of engagement individuals have with their social environments.