antisocial Definition
anti·so·cial (---sō′s̸həl)
adjective
- avoiding association with others; unsociable
- 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.
Unfriendly
unsociable, reclusive, retiring, misanthropic; see misanthropic, unfriendly 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
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