1. unwilling or unable to engage in normal social interaction; avoiding social contact
Usage: often used in psychology and psychiatry contexts; sometimes used interchangeably with 'antisocial,' though 'dissocial' emphasizes withdrawal rather than hostility
2. contrary to the principles or interests of society; harmful to social order
Usage: chiefly British; clinical or formal usage

Examples

• The teenager's dissocial behavior made it difficult for him to form friendships at school.
• Her dissocial tendencies meant she preferred solitude to group activities.
• The psychologist noted dissocial patterns in the patient's withdrawal from community life.
• Dissocial personality traits can sometimes be confused with introversion, but they are distinct.
• The study examined dissocial responses to social situations among adolescents.
• His dissocial attitude toward workplace events concerned his manager.