Unsocial: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsocial
[ ʌnˈsoʊʃəl ]
behavioral attitude
The term 'unsocial' refers to a disposition that involves a lack of interest in social interactions or relations. It describes individuals who may prefer solitude over company or exhibit behaviors that are not aligned with socially accepted norms. An unsocial person usually finds social gatherings taxing and often avoids them when possible. This concept can encompass various degrees of interaction, from mild introversion to extreme reclusiveness.
Synonyms
antisocial, reclusive, unsociable.
Examples of usage
- She is quite unsocial and avoids large gatherings.
- His unsocial tendencies made it difficult to form friendships.
- The unsocial behavior of some species can be an evolutionary advantage.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsocial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antissocial
🇮🇳 असामाजिक
🇩🇪 unsozial
🇮🇩 antisosial
🇺🇦 антисоціальний
🇵🇱 aspołeczny
🇯🇵 非社交的
🇫🇷 antisocial
🇪🇸 antisocial
🇹🇷 antisosyal
🇰🇷 비사교적인
🇸🇦 غير اجتماعي
🇨🇿 antisociální
🇸🇰 antisociálny
🇨🇳 反社会的
🇸🇮 antisocialen
🇮🇸 ófélagslegur
🇰🇿 антиәлеуметтік
🇬🇪 ანტისოციალური
🇦🇿 antisosial
🇲🇽 antisocial
Etymology
The term 'unsocial' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'social,' which comes from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship'. 'Social' has its roots in 'socius', which translates to 'companion' or 'ally.' The first use of 'unsocial' appears in the early 19th century, where it began to describe behaviors or attitudes that were not conducive to social interaction. Over time, the word has taken on additional connotations in psychology, often relating to personality types and behaviors categorized as introverted or withdrawn. This term can also be linked to discussions surrounding socially withdrawn individuals in psychological studies and literature.