asocial

Thân thiện

A bear is an asocial animal that prefers to live alone in the forest.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior: Describes behavior that is harmful, indifferent, or contrary to the accepted norms and rights of a society or community.
   • Given to avoiding association with others: Describes a preference for solitude and a tendency to withdraw from social contact or community life.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Criminal behavior that violates the rights of others is considered asocial.
  • Bears are asocial, secretive animals.
  • Are you asocial, or do you just enjoy living in remote places?

Advanced Usage

• In Psychology/Sociology: Used in academic contexts to describe behaviors or personality traits marked by social withdrawal and indifference to social norms, without necessarily implying the active hostility or aggression often associated with "antisocial."
  • The study focused on the asocial tendencies observed in certain online communities.

Variants and Related Words

• Asociality (n): The state or quality of being asocial.
  • His asociality made it difficult for him to work in a team.

Synonyms

• Unsociable: Not enjoying or seeking the company of others.
• Reclusive: Seeking or preferring solitude; withdrawn from society.
• Withdrawn: Not wanting to communicate with other people.

Antonyms

• Social: Relating to society or its organization; enjoying companionship with others.
• Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.
• Outgoing: Friendly and socially confident.

Notes on Usage

• 'Asocial' vs. 'Antisocial': While often used interchangeably in casual speech, a distinction is sometimes made. 'Asocial' typically emphasizes indifference to social interaction and a preference for solitude. 'Antisocial' more strongly implies active hostility, defiance of authority, or behavior that is harmful to others and violates social norms (e.g., antisocial personality disorder).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
   • criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial
   • crimes...and other asocial behavior
   • an antisocial deed
2. given to avoiding association with others
   • bears are asocial secretive animals
   • are you asocial or do you just enjoy living in the Antarctic?

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antisocial