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ANTISOCIAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does antisocial mean?
• ANTISOCIAL (adjective)
The adjective ANTISOCIAL has 2 senses:
1. shunning contact with others
2. hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
Familiarity information: ANTISOCIAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Shunning contact with others
Context example:
he's not antisocial; just shy
Similar:
unsociable (not inclined to society or companionship)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
Synonyms:
antisocial; asocial
Context example:
an antisocial deed
Similar:
unsocial (not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions)
Context examples
Omega-3 supplements reduce antisocial behavior, so it's not too surprising that fish is behind this.
(Weekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep, Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
Lack of sleep is associated with antisocial behavior; poor cognition is associated with antisocial behavior.
(Weekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep, Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
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