unsocial
Britishadjective
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not social; antisocial
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(of the hours of work of certain jobs) falling outside the normal working day
Example Sentences
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Even Liz Hammel, with a self-described “naturally unsocial temperament,” made herself say hello to every passerby while walking her dog — and it worked!
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023
The tone of voice suggests that I am hiding and being unsocial, when in fact the friend hasn’t reached out to me, either, during that time.
From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022
As Letterman would walk and run onto the stage, Kalter would introduce him with a sarcastic flair as “the king of unsocial media,” “nocturnal rainforest mammal” and other monikers.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021
"If anything, it is easier to follow from here as all the games are live on TV, although some are at unsocial hours," he said.
From BBC • May 16, 2019
The meal which has been slandered as "lazy, lounging, and most unsocial," was far otherwise on the present occasion.
From The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
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