Definition of unsociable

unsociableadjective

không thể phân biệt được

/ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl//ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

The word "unsociable" traces its roots back to the Latin word "socius," meaning "companion" or "ally." "Sociable" emerged in the 14th century, meaning "disposed to companionship." Adding the prefix "un-" to "sociable" in the 16th century created "unsociable," which means "not sociable" or "averse to companionship." Essentially, "unsociable" signifies a lack of the characteristic of being sociable.

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not enjoying the company of other people; not friendly

không thích bầu bạn với người khác; không thân thiện

Example:
  • I was feeling very unsociable, so I didn’t go to the party.

    Tôi cảm thấy rất khó gần nên đã không đến bữa tiệc.

  • We’ve got guests. Why are you being so unsociable?

    Chúng tôi có khách. Tại sao bạn lại khó gần như vậy?

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outside the normal times of working

ngoài thời gian làm việc bình thường

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