• Deme@sopuli.xyz
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    3 days ago

    I agree that it’s an interesting choice of word, but I think it fits the bill.

    A web search definition screen for the word "antisocial", with relevant entries highlighted.

    • Hildegarde@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      2 days ago

      Antisocial means being hostile to society, not just being uncomfortable with socializing. Many people assume antisocial means being shy or introverted because the it’s a reasonable conclusion from the two parts of the word, but it really means hostile to others. Especially in a medical context where Antisocial personality disorder is the proper title for Sociopathy.