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oversocialized

oversocialized

8.4
Wanting to be with people all the time and finding it hard to be alone
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊvərˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪzd/
translation icon : sobresocializado
  • The camp counselor was so oversocialized that she organized group activities every hour.

Examples

  • Her oversocialized nature made it difficult for her to spend time alone.

  • His oversocialized personality made him the center of attention at every gathering, often leaving others feeling drained.

  • Some people found his oversocialized behavior exhausting at every party.

  • She is too oversocialized for her own good.

  • People often find him oversocialized and overwhelming.

  • As an oversocialized person, she rarely enjoyed solitary activities, always seeking the company of friends.

  • The oversocialized student dominated conversations during group projects, making it hard for others to contribute.

Synonyms

needy
vsoversocialized
52 2.7

Always wanting a lot of attention and comfort from others

focuses on wanting frequent social interaction rather than emotional reassurance
overfamiliar
vsoversocialized
1 7.5

Too friendly in a way that makes other people uncomfortable

prefers frequent social contact rather than crossing personal boundaries

Antonyms

antisocial
14 5.1

Preferring to be alone and avoiding social situations

withdrawn
4.8

Someone who is quiet and prefers to be alone instead of being with others

How Sociable

oversocialized
8.4
gregarious
11 7.0
sociable
21 1.6
reserved
3.7
asocial
1 7.2

Surface Forms

oversocialized positive
oversocializer comparative
oversocializedest superlative

Morphology

oversocialized = oversocialize (transparent) = over + social + ize + ed

The adjective is formed by adding the regular past-participial/adjectival suffix '-ed' to the verb 'oversocialize', producing the meaning 'having been oversocialized.'

Etymology

Oversocialized is made from over- ('too much'), social ('with others') and -ized ('made into'), so imagine a person at a party who talks to everyone and finds it hard to be alone; that's why oversocialized means having a very strong need for social contact.