antisocial

Definitions

Avoiding the company of other people; unsociable.

Contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices.

Examples

He felt quite antisocial at the party and preferred to spend the evening reading in the corner.

Vandalizing public property is considered an antisocial behavior that negatively impacts the community.

Synonyms

withdrawn reclusive introverted unsociable aloof solitary reserved

Antonyms

sociable gregarious outgoing extroverted friendly convivial social