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unsociability
[/ʌnˌsoʊʃəˈbɪləti/]
noun
feminine
insociabilidade
1.
The quality or state of being unsociable; lack of willingness or ability to engage in social interaction
His unsociability made it difficult for him to make friends at the new school.
A insociabilidade dele tornou difícil fazer amigos na nova escola.
2.
A tendency to avoid or be uncomfortable in social situations
Her unsociability stemmed from years of social anxiety.
A insociabilidade dela derivava de anos de ansiedade social.
Synonyms
antisociability
unfriendliness
reclusiveness
withdrawal
shyness
introversion
Antonyms
sociability
gregariousness
friendliness
affability
extroversion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
insociabilidade
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
insociabilidade
Common usage in urban contexts
Portugal
insociabilidade
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wall of unsociability
display unsociability
overcome one's unsociability
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