
Antisocial
Social Withdrawal
Used when someone prefers being alone over interacting with others.

After the argument, he was so upset that he became antisocial for weeks.
Mood Indicator
Reflects a temporary state; someone could be antisocial due to mood, not personality.

He’s usually chatty, but when he's working on his art, he gets a bit antisocial.
Negative Assumption
Can imply a judgement - it's seen as negative to not want social interaction.

She's not sick; just being antisocial, not answering any calls or texts.
Compare with
AloofIntrovertIsolateReclusiveSociableSolitaryUnfriendlyWithdrawn
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