adjective
- not involving or requiring social interaction with others
- relating to activities or behaviors that occur without social contact
Usage: often used in behavioral science
Examples
- Reading is typically a nonsocial activity that people enjoy alone.
- The researcher studied nonsocial behaviors in laboratory mice.
- Many video games offer both social and nonsocial playing modes.
- Jogging can be either a social or nonsocial form of exercise.
- The cat displayed nonsocial tendencies, preferring to eat and sleep alone.
- Some work tasks are inherently nonsocial and require individual focus.