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View usage for: (ʌnsoʊʃəbəl) adjectiveSomeone who is unsociable does not like talking to other people and tries to avoid meeting them. The experience has made me reclusive and unsociable. I am by no means an unsociable person. Synonyms: unfriendly, cold, withdrawn, retiring More Synonyms of unsociable unsociable in British English (ʌnˈsəʊʃəbəl) adjective1. (of a person) disinclined to associate or fraternize with others 2. unconducive to social intercourse an unsociable neighbourhood Derived forms unsociability (unˌsociaˈbility) or unsociableness (unˈsociableness) noun unsociably (unˈsociably) adverb unsociable in American English (ʌnˈsoʊʃəbəl) adjective1. avoiding association with others; not sociable or friendly 2. not conducive to sociability Derived forms unsociability (unˌsociaˈbility) noun or unˈsociableness unsociably (unˈsociably) adverb Examples of 'unsociable' in a sentenceunsociable He was very unsociable, never had anything delivered and never went near the village.Thus, they all lived together in a harmonious group, apart from the unsociable Hogfoot Right. Definition (of a person) not fond of the company of other people I am by no means an unsociable person. Synonyms introverted unsocial uncongenial standoffish unforthcoming unneighbourly Opposites friendly , outgoing , sociable , congenial , hospitable , gregarious , convivial , neighbourly Additional synonymsDefinition without warmth I was slightly afraid of his chilly, distant politeness. Synonyms unfriendly, hostile, unsympathetic, frigid, unresponsive, unwelcoming, cold as ice Definition lacking in affection or enthusiasm The president is likely to receive a cold reception when he speaks today. Synonyms unfriendly, indifferent, stony, lukewarm, glacial, unmoved, unsympathetic, apathetic, frigid, inhospitable, unresponsive Definition remote in manner He's direct and courteous, but distant. Synonyms reserved, cold, withdrawn, cool, formal, remote, stiff, restrained, detached, indifferent, aloof, unfriendly, reticent, haughty, unapproachable, standoffish Nearby words ofunsociable - unsightly
- unskilful
- unskilled
- unsociable
- unsolicited
- unsophisticated
- unsound
Additional synonymssome of the most hostile climatic conditions in the world Synonyms inhospitable, adverse, alien, uncongenial, unsympathetic, unwelcoming, unpropitious Definition not welcoming Why does he employ such inhospitable, miserable staff? Synonyms unfriendly, unwelcoming, uncongenial, cool, unkind, xenophobic, ungenerous, unsociable, unreceptive She had become increasingly ill and reclusive. Synonyms solitary, retiring, withdrawn, isolated, secluded, cloistered, monastic, recluse, ascetic, sequestered, hermit-like, hermitic, eremitic Definition very shy I'm still that shy, retiring little girl. Synonyms shy, reserved, quiet, modest, shrinking, humble, timid, coy, meek, reclusive, reticent, unassuming, self-effacing, demure, diffident, bashful, aw-shucks, timorous (literary), unassertiveDefinition (of a place or condition) unpleasant and unfriendly Synonyms unfriendly, unpleasant, incompatible, distasteful, discordant, displeasing, unsympathetic, antagonistic, disagreeable, unsuited, uninviting, antipathetic, not your cup of tea (informal), unharmonious Definition extremely reserved or shy Her husband had become withdrawn and moody. Synonyms uncommunicative, reserved, retiring, quiet, silent, distant, shy, shrinking, detached, aloof, taciturn, introverted, timorous (literary), unforthcoming |