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oppositional defiant disorder

American  
[op-uh-zish-uh-nl di-fahy-uhnt dis-awr-der] / ˌɒp əˈzɪʃ ə nl dɪˈfaɪ ənt dɪsˌɔr dər /

noun

  1. ODD.


Etymology

Origin of oppositional defiant disorder

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Police records show she was on a variety of medications, including antipsychotics, and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

From New York Times • May 12, 2022

Supporting her 13-year-old son, who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other conditions, involves therapy appointments, paperwork, case coordination, medication, and lots and lots of time on the phone.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2022

King had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, depression and bipolar disorder, and had been hospitalized against his will for mental health reasons seven times.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

My brother has confided in me that he’s begun taking him to a therapist who has diagnosed him with autism and oppositional defiant disorder.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2020

Search deeper into his history and you’ll see signs of what could be oppositional defiant disorder, mania and depression going back to his pre-teen years.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2017

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