unsocial
/ʌnˈsoʊʃəl/
adjective
- Not enjoying or wanting to spend time with other people; not sociable.
- Her unsocial behavior at the party made it hard for others to talk to her.
- The new employee seemed unsocial and kept to himself during lunch breaks.
- Living alone in the cabin made him more unsocial over the years.
- Not suitable for or involving friendly social interaction; designed to be done alone.
- The library has quiet, unsocial study areas for people who need to focus.
- He preferred unsocial hobbies like reading and woodworking.
- Working the night shift is an unsocial job that leaves little time for friends.
- Occurring at a time when most people are not working or socializing (e.g., very early or late).
- Many nurses are paid extra for working unsocial shifts on weekends.
- The bus driver had to work unsocial hours, starting at 4 a.m.
- She disliked the unsocial schedule of her delivery job.
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