Antisocial
/ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/noun
Avoiding social interactions or harmful to social order.
Did you know?The concept of being 'antisocial' has roots in legal terms, historically used to describe acts that threaten the very fabric of community and order.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀντί(anti) + κοινωνία(koinonia)
“against community, opposing social interaction.”
14th Century
Latin
antisocialis
“pertaining to being against society.”
18th Century
English
antisocial
“describing behavior harmful to society.”
Modern English
English
antisocial
“characterizing a person who avoids social interaction.”
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