antisocial

 
Pronunciation: /antɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/

adjective

  • 1contrary to the laws and customs of society, in a way that causes annoyance and disapproval in others: children’s antisocial behaviour
  • Psychiatry sociopathic.
  • 2not sociable or wanting the company of others.

Derivatives

antisocially

adverb

On the difference in use between antisocial, unsocial, and unsociable, see unsociable (usage).