Definition

The condition of being unfriendly or not wanting to socialize with others.

Example

His unsociableness made it difficult for him to make friends at school.

Conversation

I noticed you've been a bit distant lately, is everything okay?

Yeah, I've just been feeling some unsociableness lately, you know?

I get that; sometimes it's hard to be around people.

Exactly, but I'm trying to work through it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsociableness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "sociable" (from Latin "sociabilis", meaning able to be allied or social), and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word describes the state of not being sociable or friendly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being 'social' ('sociable') — that's why unsociableness means the state of not being friendly.

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