insociable

adjective

Definition of insociablenext
as in antisocial

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insociable
  1. antisocial
  2. unsociable
  3. unsocial
  4. reclusive
  5. introverted
Adjective
  • Contrary to popular belief, reading—our favorite thing in the world—needn’t be antisocial.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sources previously told Rolling Stone that Nick Reiner attended the party with his parents and appeared to exhibit antisocial behavior.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of antisocial
Adjective
  • Hospitality fared well in Deputy’s study, making up half of the 10 happiest job sectors, despite the sector’s reputation for high stress, unsociable hours, and low pay.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • To drink too much would be inexcusable; to drink too little would be unsociable.
    — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2024
Definition of unsociable
Adjective
  • Especially now, during the daunting age of unsocial media.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Definition of unsocial
Adjective
  • Even Linda Ronstadt, who has been reclusive in recent years, posted a public statement.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Bardem plays Miguel, a celebrated architect tempted by a morally dubious but hugely lucrative commission to build a secret survivalist bunker for a reclusive tech billionaire, Andrew (Paul Dano).
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reclusive
Adjective
  • The season will focus on the introverted Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza).
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Calhoun describes himself as introverted and initially hesitant about events filled with strangers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of introverted
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“Insociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insociable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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