antisocial

[/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/]

adjective

antissocial

1. Unwilling or unable to engage in normal social interaction; avoiding the company of others

He has an antisocial personality and prefers to be alone.

Ele tem uma personalidade antissocial e prefere ficar sozinho.

2. Contrary to the laws and customs of society; harmful to social order

Vandalism is considered antisocial behavior.

Vandalismo é considerado comportamento antissocial.

3. Hostile or antagonistic toward others

His antisocial remarks offended everyone at the meeting.

Seus comentários antissociais ofenderam todos na reunião.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

antissocial

Standard usage; commonly used in psychological and legal contexts

São Paulo

antissocial

Standard usage; prevalent in urban and academic discourse

Portugal

antissocial

Standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

antisocial personality disorder

antisocial behavior

antisocial conduct

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