English-Thai Dictionary

unsociable

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

UNSOCIABLE

a. 1. Not suitable to society; not having the qualities which are proper for society, and which render it agreeable; as an unsociable temper.
2. Not apt to converse; not free in conversation; reserved.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

UNSOCIABLE

UNSOCIABLE Un *so "cia *ble, a.

 

Defn: Not sociable; not inclined to society; averse to companionship or conversation; solitary; reserved; as, an unsociable person or temper. -- Un *so "cia *ble *ness, n. -- Un *so "cia *bly, adv.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

unsociable

un so cia ble |ˌənˈsōSHəbəl ˌənˈsoʊʃəbəl | ▶adjective not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others: Terry was grumpy and unsociable. • not conducive to friendly social relations: watching TV is a fairly unsociable activity. DERIVATIVES un so cia bil i ty |-ˌsōSHəˈbilətē |noun, un so cia ble ness noun, un so cia bly |-blē |adverb usage: There is some overlap in the use of the adjectives unsociable, unsocial, and antisocial, but they also have distinct core meanings. Generally speaking, unsociable means ‘not enjoying, or avoiding, the company of others ’: Terry was grumpy and unsociable . Antisocial can be used as a synonym for unsociable, but can further be used to mean ‘contrary to the laws and customs of a society ’: aggressive and antisocial behavior. Unsocial can be used as a synonym for unsociable as well, but it may also denote a preference for solitude and not hostility toward company: Ben's feeling a little tired and unsocial tonight.

 

Oxford Dictionary

unsociable

un |soci ¦able |ʌnˈsəʊʃəb (ə )l | ▶adjective not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others: Terry was grumpy and unsociable. • not conducive to friendly social relations: watching TV is a fairly unsociable activity. DERIVATIVES unsociability |-ˈbɪlɪti |noun, unsociableness noun, unsociably adverb usage: There is some overlap in the use of the adjectives unsociable, unsocial, and antisocial, but they also have distinct core meanings. Generally speaking, unsociable means ‘not enjoying the company of others ’, as in Terry was grumpy and unsociable . Antisocial means ‘contrary to the laws and customs of a society ’, as in aggressive and antisocial behaviour. Unsocial is usually only used to describe hours ‘falling outside the normal working day ’, as in employees were expected to work unsocial hours.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

unsociable

unsociable adjective we found him to be stiff and unsociable: unfriendly, uncongenial, unneighborly, unapproachable, introverted, reticent, reserved, withdrawn, aloof, distant, remote, detached, unsocial, antisocial, asocial, taciturn, silent, quiet; informal standoffish. ANTONYMS friendly. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS unsociable, unsocial, antisocial There is some overlap in the use of the adjectives unsociable, unsocial, and antisocial, but they also have distinct core meanings. Generally speaking, unsociable means ‘not enjoying, or avoiding, the company of others ’: Terry was grumpy and unsociable. Antisocial can be used as a synonym for unsociable, but can further be used to mean ‘contrary to the laws and customs of a society ’: aggressive and antisocial behavior. Unsocial can be used as a synonym for unsociable as well, but it may also denote a preference for solitude and not hostility toward company: Ben's feeling a little tired and unsocial tonight. These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

unsociable

unsociable adjective he was grumpy and unsociable: unfriendly, unamiable, unaffable, uncongenial, unneighbourly, inhospitable, hostile, unapproachable, reclusive, introverted, solitary, private, misanthropic, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, reticent, reserved, withdrawn, aloof, distant, remote, detached, stand-offish, unsocial, antisocial, taciturn, silent, quiet, sulky, mopey, mopish, uncivil, rude, cold, cool, chilly, frigid, haughty, suspicious, distrustful, scowling, glowering. ANTONYMS sociable, friendly. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS unsociable, unsocial, or antisocial? There is some overlap in the use of the adjectives unsociable, unsocial, and antisocial, but they have distinct core meanings. Unsociable means ‘not enjoying the company of others ’, as in Terry was grumpy and unsociable. Antisocial means ‘contrary to the laws and customs of a society ’, as in aggressive and antisocial behaviour. Unsocial is usually restricted to the sense ‘(of hours ) falling outside the normal working day ’, as in employees were expected to work unsocial hours. These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

unsociable

ù n s ó cia ble 形容詞 〈人 態度が 〉交際嫌いの, 人づきあいの苦手な, 無愛想な .ù n s ò cia b í l i ty 名詞 ù n s ó cia bly 副詞