unsociable

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Unsociable hours and low pay have been cited as reasons behind an exodus of staff after the Covid pandemic.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2023

"Unsociable person!" he exclaimed, as he caught her up.

From The Vanished Messenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Unsociable, I must own, we continued; but very short was the duration of our silence, as we had not proceeded thirty yards before every voice was heard at once-for the coach broke down!

From Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World by Burney, Fanny

Unsociable, un-sō′sha-bl, adj. not sociable or inclined to society: reserved.—ns.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Unsociable by nature, and a man whose company was not sought by his neighbours—for they disliked him—it was a rare thing for Mr. Chattaway to spend his evenings out.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry