antisocial

[ an-tee-soh-shuhl, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tiˈsoʊ ʃəl, ˌæn taɪ- /

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adjective

unwilling or unable to associate in a normal or friendly way with other people: He's not antisocial, just shy.

antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing; threatening: an antisocial act.

opposed or detrimental to social order or the principles on which society is constituted: antisocial behavior.

Psychiatry. of or relating to a pattern of behavior in which social norms and the rights of others are persistently violated.

noun

a person exhibiting antisocial traits.

Origin of antisocial

First recorded in 1790–1800; anti- + social

SYNONYMS FOR antisocial

1 unsociable, retiring, misanthropic.

2 disruptive; intimidating; sinister.

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ANTONYMS FOR antisocial

1 gregarious; genial, affable.

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OTHER WORDS FROM antisocial

an·ti·so·ci·al·i·ty, nounan·ti·so·cial·ly, adverb

Words nearby antisocial

antiskating, antiskid, antislavery, antismog, antismoking, antisocial, antisocialist, antisocial personality, antisocial personality disorder, antisolar, anti-Soviet

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Example sentences from the Web for antisocial

He was said to have had “antisocial issues,” withdrawing and refusing to participate in class.
We Already Know What Adam Lanza’s Real Motive Was at Sandy Hook|Michael Daly|November 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He had all his digits and limbs and, to my knowledge, had committed no antisocial acts with his legally obtained explosives.
Who’s Safe With a Gun? Don’t Ask a Shrink|Gary Greenberg|May 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But when this witness began to act out in antisocial ways, his mother sent him off to foster care.
Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Four: ‘Was Mrs. Sandusky Home?’|Diane Dimond|June 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Few of those who believe Hernandez is guilty will be surprised by a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder.
Is Pedro Hernandez, the Suspect in the Etan Patz Case, Mentally Ill?|Michael Daly|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST

They are antisocial, and cannot be excused, and hate and revenge are among them.
The Positive School of Criminology|Enrico Ferri
Some apparent profits are due to antisocial or criminal acts.
The Principles of Economics|Frank A. Fetter
It is thus exquisitely egocentric, selfish, personal, and antisocial.
Studies in Forensic Psychiatry|Bernard Glueck
His antisocial nature and his miserable manner of living kept every one from him.
The Memories of Fifty Years|William H. Sparks
The isolation and exclusiveness of a gang or clique brings its antisocial spirit into relief.
Democracy and Education|John Dewey

British Dictionary definitions for antisocial

antisocial

/ (ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl) /

adjective

avoiding the company of other people; unsociable

contrary or injurious to the interests of society in general

Derived forms of antisocial

antisocially, adverb

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for antisocial

antisocial

[ ăn′tē-sō′shəl, ăn′tī- ]

adj.

Behaving in a manner that violates the social or legal norms of society.

Other words from antisocial

an′ti•so′cial•ly adv.

单词	antisocial
释义	antisocial [ an-tee-soh-shuhl, an-tahy- ] / ˌæn tiˈsoʊ ʃəl, ˌæn taɪ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR antisocial ON THESAURUS.COM adjective unwilling or unable to associate in a normal or friendly way with other people: He's not antisocial, just shy. antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing; threatening: an antisocial act. opposed or detrimental to social order or the principles on which society is constituted: antisocial behavior. Psychiatry. of or relating to a pattern of behavior in which social norms and the rights of others are persistently violated. noun a person exhibiting antisocial traits. Origin of antisocial First recorded in 1790–1800; anti- + social SYNONYMS FOR antisocial 1 unsociable, retiring, misanthropic. 2 disruptive; intimidating; sinister. SEE SYNONYMS FOR antisocial ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR antisocial 1 gregarious; genial, affable. SEE ANTONYMS FOR antisocial ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM antisocial an·ti·so·ci·al·i·ty, nounan·ti·so·cial·ly, adverb Words nearby antisocial antiskating, antiskid, antislavery, antismog, antismoking, antisocial, antisocialist, antisocial personality, antisocial personality disorder, antisolar, anti-Soviet Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for antisocial He was said to have had “antisocial issues,” withdrawing and refusing to participate in class. We Already Know What Adam Lanza’s Real Motive Was at Sandy Hook\|Michael Daly\|November 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He had all his digits and limbs and, to my knowledge, had committed no antisocial acts with his legally obtained explosives. Who’s Safe With a Gun? Don’t Ask a Shrink\|Gary Greenberg\|May 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But when this witness began to act out in antisocial ways, his mother sent him off to foster care. Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Four: ‘Was Mrs. Sandusky Home?’\|Diane Dimond\|June 15, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Few of those who believe Hernandez is guilty will be surprised by a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. Is Pedro Hernandez, the Suspect in the Etan Patz Case, Mentally Ill?\|Michael Daly\|June 12, 2012\|DAILY BEAST They are antisocial, and cannot be excused, and hate and revenge are among them. The Positive School of Criminology\|Enrico Ferri Some apparent profits are due to antisocial or criminal acts. The Principles of Economics\|Frank A. Fetter It is thus exquisitely egocentric, selfish, personal, and antisocial. Studies in Forensic Psychiatry\|Bernard Glueck His antisocial nature and his miserable manner of living kept every one from him. The Memories of Fifty Years\|William H. Sparks The isolation and exclusiveness of a gang or clique brings its antisocial spirit into relief. Democracy and Education\|John Dewey British Dictionary definitions for antisocial antisocial / (ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl) / adjective avoiding the company of other people; unsociable contrary or injurious to the interests of society in general Derived forms of antisocial antisocially, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to antisocial alienated, standoffish, introverted, ascetic, austere, cold, cynical, misanthropic, reclusive, remote, reserved, retiring, solitary, uncommunicative, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn, asocial, hermitlike Medical definitions for antisocial antisocial [ ăn′tē-sō′shəl, ăn′tī- ] adj. Behaving in a manner that violates the social or legal norms of society. Other words from antisocial an′ti•so′cial•ly adv. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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antisocial

adjective

noun

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adjective

Derived forms of antisocial

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Medical definitions for antisocial

adj.

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