unsociable
|un-so-cia-ble|
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/ʌnˈsoʊʃəbl/
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/ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/
not sociable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsociable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sociable' from Latin 'sociabilis', meaning 'friendly'.
Historical Evolution
'sociabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'sociable', and eventually became the modern English word 'sociable', with 'un-' added to form 'unsociable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not friendly or not seeking company', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not enjoying or seeking the company of others; not sociable.
He was unsociable and preferred to stay at home.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45