Social and Unsociable

Opposite meaning words

Social adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

Usage example: not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself

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Unsociable is an antonym for social in public topic.

Unsociable adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.

Usage example: an unsociable but not an overtly rude child

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Social is an antonym for unsociable in unfriendly topic.

Nearby Word: unsocial

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Unsociable and Social. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/social/unsociable

Social & Unsociable. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/social/unsociable>.

Unsociable or Social. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/social/unsociable.

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