unsociably
|un-so-cia-bly|
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/ʌnˈsoʊʃəbli/
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/ʌnˈsəʊʃəbli/
(unsociable)
not sociable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsociably' originates from the word 'unsociable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sociable', which comes from Latin 'sociabilis', meaning 'friendly'.
Historical Evolution
'unsociable' changed from the Latin word 'sociabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'unsociable' with the addition of the prefix 'un-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sociabilis' meant 'friendly', but with the prefix 'un-', it evolved into its current meaning of 'not friendly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not sociable or friendly.
He behaved unsociably at the party, avoiding conversations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 21:28