Schizoid Definition

skĭtsoid
adjective
Of, relating to, or having a personality disorder marked by extreme shyness, flat affect, reclusiveness, discomfort with others, and an inability to form close relationships.
American Heritage
Of, like, or having schizophrenia.
Webster's New World
Of, relating to, or suggestive of schizophrenia. No longer in scientific use.
American Heritage
Designating a personality type characterized by quietness, seclusiveness, introversion, etc.
Webster's New World
Relating to or characterized by the coexistence of disparate or antagonistic elements.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
noun
A schizoid person.
Webster's New World

(archaic) Someone with schizophrenia.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • schizotypal personality

Other Word Forms of Schizoid

Noun

Singular:
schizoid
Plural:
schizoids

Schizoid Sentence Examples

  • People suffering from schizoid personality tend to be more daydreamers than practical action takers, often living "in a world of their own."

  • These include the schizoid disorders (schizophrenia, schizophreniform, and schizoaffective disorder), delusional disorder, and psychotic disorders.

  • There are no gender differences in the risk of having compulsive or schizoid personality disorders.

  • For a 21st century schizoid man of wealth and taste, Alter has an awfully retarded vocabulary.

  • On applying for membership please provide a detailed description of why you are interested in the subject of schizoid personality disorder.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

DIDOID

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