Kept company is a phrase that describes two or more individuals spending time together for social purposes. The antonyms of the phrase refer to the opposite of keeping company, such as isolation, separation, or estrangement. When someone is isolated, they are not kept company and are alone. When individuals are separated, they are not together, and when they are estranged, they are not connected socially. Consequently, antonyms of kept company are negative and usually represent a lack of connection or togetherness among individuals. While keeping company is desirable for many people for social, mental, and emotional reasons, it is sometimes necessary to step back and be alone for self-care and introspection.