Nonsocial
(adjective)
- Not relating to or involving social interaction or activity.
- Not outgoing or sociable in behavior or personality.
Origin:
From non- + social, formed in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The nonsocial cat preferred to be alone and avoid human interaction.
- The nonsocial behavior of the student made it difficult for them to make friends.
- The nonsocial activities included reading and writing, but not socializing with others.
- The nonsocial insect species lived in solitude and did not form colonies.
- The nonsocial attitude made it difficult to participate in group activities.