Antisocial
[æntɪ'səʊʃ(ə)l] or ['æntɪ'soʃəl]
Definition
(adj.) hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior; 'criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial'; 'crimes...and other asocial behavior'; 'an antisocial deed' .
(adj.) shunning contact with others; 'standoffish and antisocial'; 'he's not antisocial; just shy' .
Inputed by Jules--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Tending to interrupt or destroy social intercourse; averse to society, or hostile to its existence; as, antisocial principles.
Typist: Marion
Definition
adj. opposed to the principles and usages of society.
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Examples
- The seeming antisocial philosophy was a somewhat transparent mask for an impetus toward a wider and freer society--toward cosmopolitanism. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Moreover, the native or original endowment was conceived, in extreme cases, as nonsocial or even as antisocial. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The isolation and exclusiveness of a gang or clique brings its antisocial spirit into relief. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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