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antisocial

Pronunciation: /antɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/
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Definition of antisocial

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).

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