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antisocial

an·ti·so·cial

UK/ˌæntiˈsəʊʃəl/ US/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

shunning contact with others

  • “standoffish and antisocial”
  • “he”
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2.

unwilling or unable to conform to normal standards of social behavior

  • “criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial”
  • “crimes...and other asocial behavior”
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Origin

From anti- + social.

Phrases

  • antisocial behaviour order
  • antisocial personality disorder

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