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antisocial

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

adjective

  1. unwilling or unable to associate in a normal or friendly way with other people:

    He's not antisocial, just shy.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: , ,

  2. antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing; threatening:

    an antisocial act.

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

    antisocial behavior.

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


noun

  1. a person exhibiting antisocial traits.

antisocial

/ ˌæԳɪˈəʊʃə /

adjective

  1. avoiding the company of other people; unsociable
  2. contrary or injurious to the interests of society in general
“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
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳپˈdz, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • t·c·i·ٲ noun
  • t·c· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of antisocial1

First recorded in 1790–1800; anti- + social
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It's not so surprising that some men have trouble connecting to women, making friends or doing well at work, when they're flocking in large numbers to online influencers telling them to behave like antisocial freaks.

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New-year celebrations have become a byword for antisocial behaviour in many Dutch cities and public support for a ban has gradually changed the minds of politicians too.

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Police are also warning about antisocial behaviour in the university area of the city.

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The force said it was keen to improve the image of Bangor's high street, which has had problems with street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the past.

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The council was called to the property following neighbour complaints about noise, antisocial behaviour and overcrowding.

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