Antisociality

/ˌæntisoʊʃiˈæləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being antisocial; opposition to or rejection of social norms and community values.

Etymology

From 'antisocial' (from 'anti-' + 'social') plus the suffix '-ity,' which creates abstract nouns representing qualities or conditions. This follows the Latin pattern of forming nouns from adjectives.

Kelly Says

Psychology distinguishes between 'antisociality' (the trait or ideology of opposing society) and 'antisocial personality disorder' (a mental health condition)—same root word, completely different meanings and severity levels.

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