The Opposite(Antonym) of “sociable”
The antonyms of sociable are unsociable, unfriendly, and reserved. These words describe people who have different levels of willingness to interact with others.
Explore all Antonyms of “sociable”
Definitions and Examples of unsociable, unfriendly, reserved
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not inclined to seek or enjoy the company of others; not sociable.
Example
He is unsociable and prefers to spend his weekends alone.
Not exhibiting a disposition that is friendly, kind, or helpful.
Example
The new neighbor was unfriendly and didn't greet anyone in the building.
Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; keeping one's thoughts or feelings to oneself.
Example
She is reserved and doesn't like to share personal information with strangers.
Key Differences: unsociable vs unfriendly vs reserved
- 1Unsociable describes someone who doesn't enjoy being around others, while unfriendly describes someone who is not kind or helpful.
- 2Reserved describes someone who is slow to reveal their thoughts or feelings, while sociable describes someone who enjoys interacting with others.
Effective Usage of unsociable, unfriendly, reserved
- 1Social Situations: Use these antonyms to describe people's behavior in social situations.
- 2Character Traits: Incorporate these words to describe characters in stories or movies.
- 3Job Interviews: Use these words to describe personality traits during job interviews.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sociable describe people who have different levels of willingness to interact with others. Unsociable and unfriendly describe people who don't enjoy being around others or are not kind or helpful. Reserved describes someone who is slow to reveal their thoughts or feelings. Use these words to describe behavior in social situations, character traits, or personality traits during job interviews.
