unsocial
Example Sentences
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Workers at the site last went on strike in 2021 over a dispute about pay for unsocial hours.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
Even Liz Hammel, with a self-described “naturally unsocial temperament,” made herself say hello to every passerby while walking her dog — and it worked!
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023
However, a spokeswoman said the successful firms had submitted bids "within a pre-determined bid range set by the trusts" and the pay rates reflected factors like covering unsocial hours.
From BBC • May 15, 2023
As Letterman would walk and run onto the stage, Mr. Kalter would introduce him with a sarcastic flair as “the king of unsocial media,” “nocturnal rainforest mammal” and other monikers.
From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2021
Sweet, lovely Elm, who here dost grow Companion of unsocial care, Lo! thy dejected branches die Amidst this torrid air— Smit by the sun or blasting moon, Like fainting flowers, their verdure gone.
From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) by Freneau, Philip
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.