anti-social
|an-ti-so-cial|
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/ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/
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/ˌæn.tiˈsəʊ.ʃəl/
against social norms
Etymology
'anti-social' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'social' from Latin 'socialis' meaning 'of companionship or allies'.
'anti-social' was formed in English by combining 'anti-' with 'social', reflecting a stance against social norms or interactions.
Initially, it meant 'against social norms', but over time it evolved to also mean 'not sociable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not sociable; not wanting the company of others.
He was considered anti-social because he rarely attended social gatherings.
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Adjective 2
opposed to social order or the principles of society.
Vandalism is often seen as an anti-social behavior.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 07:47