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.

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Etymology

Origin of oppositional defiant disorder

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

For almost 30 years, two foster parents ran a home called Millers Care for youth labeled with “oppositional defiant disorder.”

From Seattle Times

Christian has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

From Salon

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

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

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