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Schizoid

/ˈskɪdzɔɪd/

Someone with schizoid personality disorder

📖 Definitions of "Schizoid"

noun
  1. 1

    Someone with schizoid personality disorder

  2. 2

    Someone with schizophrenia

adjective
  1. 1

    Characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity.

  2. 2

    Schizophrenic

  3. 3

    Behaving as if one has more than one personality; wildly changeable.

🔄 Synonyms of "Schizoid"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
neuroticnoun(informal) Overly anxious.
schizophrenicnoun(of a person) Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality.
psychoneuroticnounPertaining to or suffering from a psychoneurosis.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Schizoid"

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WordDefinition
schizophrenic(of a person) Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality.
neurotic(informal) Overly anxious.
psychoneuroticPertaining to or suffering from a psychoneurosis.
aspergernounA ceremonial herb bundle or perforated object used to sprinkle witch's water at the commencement of a ritual.
underemotionalDeficient in emotion; cold, distant.
distantFar off (physically, logically or mentally).
schizodepressedHaving schizodepression.
withdrawnverb(psychology) Introverted; not inclined to interact with other people.
asocialNot sociable; having minimal social connections with others; not inclined to connect with others socially.
abient(psychology) Characterized by avoidance or withdrawal.
alexithymic(psychiatry, psychology) Pertaining to or having alexithymia.
frigidVery cold; lacking warmth; icy.
antisocialUnwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people.
emotionlessLacking emotion.
remoteAt a distance; disconnected.
characterlessLacking in or devoid of personality.
unbendinginflexible and not yielding
awkwardLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
disconnectedThat is no longer connected.
personalityless(rare) Devoid of personality.

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