Definitions

unsocial

ADJECTIVE

indifferent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof apathetic callous detached diffident disinterested distant haughty heartless impartial impervious inattentive neutral nonchalant uncaring unconcerned uninvolved unresponsive unsympathetic

WEAK

blasé cold cool dispassionate equitable heedless highbrow listless nonpartisan objective passionless phlegmatic regardless scornful silent stoical supercilious superior unaroused unbiased uncommunicative unemotional unimpressed unmoved unprejudiced

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased caring compassionate concerned feeling friendly interested kind nice partial prejudiced responsive sensitive sympathetic

WEAK

involved

ADJECTIVE

lonely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deserted desolate destitute empty homeless isolated lonesome reclusive solitary

WEAK

abandoned alone apart by oneself comfortless companionless disconsolate down estranged forsaken godforsaken left lone outcast rejected renounced secluded single troglodytic unattended unbefriended uncherished withdrawn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

populated sociable

WEAK

befriended close frequented inhabited loved unlonely

ADJECTIVE

lorn

Synonyms

WEAK

abandoned alone apart by oneself comfortless companionless deserted desolate destitute disconsolate down empty estranged forlorn forsaken godforsaken homeless isolated left lone lonesome outcast reclusive rejected renounced secluded single solitary troglodytic unattended unbefriended uncherished withdrawn

ADJECTIVE

shy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apprehensive bashful cautious circumspect coy demure diffident fearful hesitant humble introverted modest nervous reluctant reticent self-effacing sheepish suspicious timid wary

STRONG

disinclined indisposed introvert loner recessive reserved retiring shrinking

WEAK

averse backward chary conscious distrustful loath shamefaced skittish unassertive unassured uneager uneffusive unresponsive unwilling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive bold brave calm careless conceited confident courageous eager egotistical extroverted fearless forward heedless immodest incautious indiscreet proud rash unabashed unafraid unashamed uncareful unfearful unshy unworried

STRONG

bent disposed inclined outgoing willing

WEAK

adequate enough unreserved

ADJECTIVE

solitary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lone lonely singular

STRONG

individual particular remote separate sole solo stag

WEAK

aloof antisocial cloistered companionless deserted desolate distant eremetic forsaken friendless hermitical hidden introverted isolated lonesome lorn misanthropic offish only out-of-the-way reclusive reserved retired secluded sequestered standoffish unaccompanied unapproachable unattended uncompanionable unfrequented unique withdrawn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

together

WEAK

accompanied combined sociable

ADJECTIVE

unsociable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unfriendly

WEAK

aloof antagonistic brooding cold cool distant hostile inaccessible inhospitable introverted laid-back nongregarious recessive reclusive reserved retiring secretive sensitive shy standoffish stuck-up timid unapproachable unbending uncommunicative uncongenial unforthcoming unneighborly uppity withdrawn

Antonyms

WEAK

approachable friendly nice sociable social

Example Sentences

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If being social is good for us, why do we choose to be so unsocial?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Workers at the site last went on strike in 2021 over a dispute about pay for unsocial hours.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Junior doctors, like other NHS staff, receive extras on top and these can be worth 25% to 30% more for things such as unsocial hours and additional work.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

The tone of voice suggests that I am hiding and being unsocial, when in fact the friend hasn’t reached out to me, either, during that time.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022

Nearly all the cottagers keep them, and let them roam about in search of roots and nuts; but they are unsocial creatures, and seldom feed together.

From The Pleasures of the Country Simple Stories for Young People by Myrtle, Harriet

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