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antisocial Definition

anti·so·cial (---sōs̸həl)

adjective

  1. avoiding association with others; unsociable
  2. against the basic principles of society; harmful to the welfare of the people generally

antisocial Related Forms

an′·ti·so·cial·ly adverb

antisocial Synonyms

antisocial

modif.

  1. Unfriendly

    unsociable, reclusive, retiring, misanthropic; see misanthropic, unfriendly 2.

  2. Harmful to society

    hostile, alienated, asocial, rebellious; see rebellious 2, 3, unfriendly 1.

antisocial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • behavior: Fifteen years ago, the term ' antisocial behavior ' was barely in use.
  • behavior: But tackling antisocial behavior isn't just about getting tough.
  • disorder: Antisocial personality disorder, for example, is more common in men, borderline personality disorder commoner in women.
  • tenant: Landlords have an obligation to take steps against antisocial tenants who are ruining things for everyone else.
  • order: An antisocial behavior order is in place against you or your proposed tenants.
  • neighbor: These individuals suffered swift reprisals from antisocial neighbors after making complaints about them to the housing associations.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: In view of the damage already being caused to allotments and private gardens members agreed this was actually a very antisocial thing to do.
  • particularly: The car drivers were being particularly antisocial that day.
  • extremely: To smell horrible and be in close contact with other people is extremely antisocial.
  • clearly: Clearly antisocial behavior remains deeply damaging and distressing for those who suffer its effects.
  • so: And apparently one was standing on his own because they were so antisocial to everyone else, imitating people when they laughed.
  • only: To perpetuate racism and xenophobia through our media is not only antisocial and grossly irresponsible, it is well nigh criminal.

Used with adjective complement

  • consider: These are also most likely to believe in a ` deliverance ' approach to anything considered antisocial.
  • feel: Feeling antisocial, perhaps, and want to go somewhere far away from the tourist herd?