unsociable people
[/ʌnˈsoʊʃəbəl ˈpipəl/]
noun phrasepl: unsociable people (same form)
pessoas anti-sociais / pessoas pouco sociáveis
1. individuals who avoid social interaction and prefer to be alone; people who are not fond of company or social gatherings
Unsociable people often prefer spending time alone rather than attending parties or social events.
Pessoas anti-sociais frequentemente preferem passar tempo sozinhas em vez de comparecerem a festas ou eventos sociais.
2. people who lack interest in or skill at interacting with others in a friendly manner
The workplace has several unsociable people who rarely join team lunches.
O local de trabalho tem várias pessoas pouco sociáveis que raramente participam de almoços em equipe.
In Brazilian culture, where social interaction and warmth are highly valued, 'unsociable people' might be viewed more negatively than in more individualistic cultures. In the US and urban centers, introversion and preference for solitude are increasingly understood as personality traits rather than character flaws. The term can carry judgment, so 'introverted' or 'private' are often preferred in contemporary usage.
NYC Slang
hermits / loners / introverts
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