antisocial

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking companionship or conformity; unsociable.

  - "His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends."
  - "She preferred to spend her weekends alone, in her antisocial way."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antisocial
unsocial , isolational , desocial

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Variants

List of all variants of antisocial that leads to same result
antisocial , antisocially , antisocial personality disorder , antisocial personality disorders

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Etymology

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Late 19th century: from anti- 'opposed to' + social 'relating to society'

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Trivia

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1. Antisocial behavior is more common in men than women.

2. The term antisocial was first used in psychology in the late 19th century.

3. Antisocial behavior can be a symptom of various mental health conditions, including schizoid personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asocial: A term used synonymously with antisocial, but with a slightly different emphasis on the absence of social interest or attachment.

2. Sociopathy: A personality disorder characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, often leading to antisocial behavior.

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Culture

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Antisocial behavior is a term used in psychology to describe a pattern of behavior that is inconsistent with normal social interaction. It can manifest as a refusal to participate in social situations, a lack of interest in other people, or even hostility towards them. In extreme cases, antisocial behavior can lead to criminal activity and social isolation.

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   - Imagine a person who avoids social situations and prefers to be alone. Visualize them sitting at home, reading a book or working on a project, rather than going out with friends or attending social events.

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   - Associate the word antisocial with images of solitude and isolation. Think of someone who is content to be alone, and doesn't feel the need to conform to social norms.

3. mnemonics
   

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