antisocially

In withdrawn fashion

In a manner that avoids or disrupts social interaction.

Someone who behaves antisocially might refuse invitations, ignore neighbors, or act in ways that violate social norms: He antisocially scrolled through his phone during the entire dinner party.

The word can describe mild social avoidance or more serious disregard for others' rights and feelings.

rude

discourteously

Without proper manners

uncivilly · offensively · abrasively · insensitively · curtly · brusquely · gruffly · churlishly · obnoxiously · tactlessly

withdrawn

reclusive

Seeking isolation from others

hermitic · introverted · alone · apart · detached · sequestered · cloistered · private · uncommunicative · reticent

hostile

aggressively

In hostile, confrontational manner

destructively · disruptively · threateningly · intimidatingly · maliciously · spitefully · vindictively · violently · combatively · pugnaciously

Opposites
social engagement

antisociallysociably

In friendly fashion

gregariously · convivially · cordially · amiably · affably

social impact

antisociallyconstructively

In a helpful manner

cooperatively · helpfully · benevolently · altruistically · civically

Phrases
Family

antisocial, antisociality, antisocials

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G