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Comparative
more antisocial
Superlative
most antisocial
1
not wanting the company of others
- She seemed antisocial at the party, standing by the wall and answering only when spoken to.
- After the move he became antisocial for a few months while he adjusted to the new city.
- Don't assume someone is rude just because they're quiet and appear antisocial.
- His antisocial habits made group work difficult, since he preferred to complete tasks alone.
- The manager mistook her timidity for being antisocial and asked HR to provide communication coaching.
2
hostile toward accepted social standards, laws, or communal order
- The vandals' antisocial behavior damaged several storefronts and alarmed nearby residents.
- Lawmakers debated tougher penalties for antisocial acts that endanger public safety.
- Neighbors complained about antisocial late‑night noise that kept families awake.
- Social programs aim to reduce antisocial conduct by addressing root causes such as poverty and exclusion.
- The coach warned that repeated antisocial incidents on the field would result in suspension.
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