unsociable
Americanadjective
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not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
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lacking or preventing social relationships.
an unsociable boardinghouse.
adjective
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(of a person) disinclined to associate or fraternize with others
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unconducive to social intercourse
an unsociable neighbourhood
Other Word Forms
- unsociability noun
- unsociableness noun
- unsociably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unsociable
Example Sentences
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Black stood down ahead of the general election last year, citing safety concerns, social media abuse and unsociable hours.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
“Everything that people feared about her being awkward or unsociable was completely wrong.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
Elaine described "crying, over-eating" as well as feeling "unsociable, hiding away, staying in bed".
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
After 18 months in the role, however, the "very busy, very long and unsociable hours" took their toll.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2023
He was unsociable, and his mother said that even as a child he would not let anybody touch him.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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