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avoidant

UK
/əˈvɔɪdənt/
US
/əˈvɔɪdənt/

Translations

avoidantadjective
more avoidant
Comp.
most avoidant
Super.
UK
/əˈvɔɪdənt/
US
/əˈvɔɪdənt/
He has an avoidant personality, often steering clear of social gatherings.
У него избегающая личность, он часто избегает социальных собраний.
Synonyms
evasive
unresponsive
distant
withdrawn
elusive
Antonyms
sociable
engaging
approachable
avoidantnoun
avoidants
pl
UK
/əˈvɔɪdənt/
US
/əˈvɔɪdənt/
Synonyms
escapist
withdrawer
recluse
shunner
shirker
dodger
evader
avoider

Definitions

avoidantadjective
Characterized by a tendency to avoid or stay away from certain situations, people, or tasks.
His avoidant behavior made it difficult for him to maintain close relationships.
Psychology: Relating to or denoting an attachment style or personality disorder characterized by social avoidance and discomfort with intimacy.
Children with an avoidant attachment style often appear indifferent when their caregivers leave or return.
avoidantnoun
A person who habitually avoids social interaction or emotional intimacy, especially one exhibiting an avoidant attachment style or personality disorder.
As an avoidant, he found it hard to open up about his feelings.
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