unsociable

[ uhn-soh-shuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
2. lacking or preventing social relationships:

   an unsociable boardinghouse.

unsociable

/ ʌnˈsəʊʃəbəl /

adjective

1. (of a person) disinclined to associate or fraternize with others
2. unconducive to social intercourse

   an unsociable neighbourhood

Derived Forms

• unˌsociaˈbility, noun
• unˈsociably, adverb

Other Words From

• unso·cia·bili·ty un·socia·ble·ness noun
• un·socia·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsociable¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ¹ + sociable

Example Sentences

Doctors earn about a quarter to a third more on top of this, on average, for things such as unsociable hours and additional work, which can be mandatory for junior doctors.

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And doctors earn about a quarter to a third more on top of this, on average, for things such as unsociable hours and additional work.

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The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP cited safety concerns, social media abuse and unsociable hours as she explained her decision.

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The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP, 28, cited safety concerns, social media abuse and unsociable hours and described Westminster as an "outdated, sexist and toxic" working environment.

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Junior doctors, including those fresh out of university, also receive an additional 30% more in extra payments, on average, for things like working unsociable hours.

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Related Words

• unfriendly