asocial (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *asocial*:
ADJECTIVE	all	asocial	given to avoiding association with others
ADJECTIVE	all	asocial, antisocial	hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior

English > *asocial*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	given to avoiding association with others.
Examples	"bears are asocial secretive animals" "are you asocial or do you just enjoy living in the Antarctic?"
Broader	unsocial	not seeking or given to association

English > *asocial*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior.
Example	"crimes...and other asocial behavior"
Synonym	antisocial
Broader	unsocial	not seeking or given to association

HyperDic: asocial