asocial

/eɪˈsoʊʃəl/
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Definitions of asocial
  1. adjective
    given to avoiding association with others
    “bears are asocial secretive animals”
    “are you asocial or do you just enjoy living in the Antarctic?”
    synonyms:
    unsocial
    not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions
  2. adjective
    hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior
    “crimes...and other asocial behavior”
    synonyms: antisocial
    unsocial
    not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions
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