Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsoʊʃəbl/

Definitions

• Unwilling to associate or be sociable with others; inclined to avoid social interaction.
• Lacking the characteristics of social behavior or interaction.

Usage Examples

• "His insociable behavior made it difficult for him to connect with his peers."
• "She had an insociable nature, often preferring solitude to social gatherings."

Etymology

From the Latin word insociabilis (meaning "unsociable"), composed of in- (not) + sociabilis (sociable). The word has been in use since the 16th century, referring to people or actions that avoid or resist social interaction.

Synonyms

• Antisocial
• Aloof
• Reserved
• Introverted

Antonyms

• Sociable
• Outgoing
• Friendly
• Extroverted

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