Spanish word

antisocial

Pronunciation

IPA/antisoˈθjal/

Meaning

  • adjectivenot sociable

Example

Mi amigo es antisocial.

My friend is not sociable.

Illustration for antisocial (not sociable)

More examples

En la fiesta prefiere quedarse en un rincón porque es antisocial.

At the party he prefers to stay in a corner because he is unsociable.

Core concept

A person standing at the edge of a group conversation.

Common phrases

  • comportamiento antisocial

    unsociable behavior

  • actitud antisocial

    unsociable attitude

Similar words

introvertido: Prefers solitude and recharges through quiet, private time alone.
reservado: Keeps feelings and thoughts to oneself and shares little personal information.
tímido: Feels nervous in social situations and hesitates to speak or approach others.
solitario: Chooses to spend time alone and generally avoids social interaction.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra reserva o distancia en situaciones sociales y no busca relacionarse con facilidad.

Word origin

From prefix anti- 'against' plus social, from Latin socius 'companion', originally meaning 'against society' and now describing someone who keeps distance in social situations.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish antisocial means social reserve, while in English it implies hostility or criminality, so speakers use poco sociable or reservado in formal or work contexts to avoid misunderstanding.

Other meanings

  • antisocialadjective

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