Definition

In a manner that is not sociable or friendly; avoiding social interaction or company.

Example

He insociably sat alone at the party, ignoring the other guests.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he behaves insociably at parties?

Yeah, he always seems to stand in a corner by himself.

I wonder why he feels so insociably about socializing.

Maybe he's just shy and doesn’t know how to join in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insociably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "sociable" (from Latin "sociabilis", meaning able to be associated with others). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of being not sociable. Thus, "insociably" means in a manner that is not sociable or unfriendly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'associated with others' ('sociable') — that's why insociably means behaving in a way that is unfriendly.

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