schizoid
[ skit-soid ]
/ ˈskɪt sɔɪd /
adjective
Psychology. of or relating to a personality disorder marked by dissociation, passivity, withdrawal, inability to form warm social relationships, and indifference to praise or criticism.
Informal. of or relating to schizophrenia or to multiple personality.
noun
a schizoid person.
Nearby words
Origin of schizoid
Related formsun·schiz·oid, adjective
Can be confusedneurotic psychotic schizoid schizophrenic
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Yes, yes; that is the diagnosis, "personality pattern disturbance with schizoid features and passive-aggressive tendencies."
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British Dictionary definitions for schizoid
schizoid
/ (ˈskɪtsɔɪd) /
adjective
psychol denoting a personality disorder characterized by lack of close relationships with other people and more than usual self-absorption
informal, offensive characterized by or showing conflicting or contradictory attitudes, ideas, etc
noun
a person who has a schizoid personality
usage
Rather than referring to someone as a schizoid it is better to talk about a person with a schizoid personality disorder
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Word Origin and History for schizoid
schizoid
"resembling schizophrenia," 1925, from German schizoid (1921), from front part of schizophrenia + Greek -oeides "like," from eidos "form, shape" (see -oid).
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Medicine definitions for schizoid
schizoid
[ skĭt′soid′ ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or having a personality marked by extreme shyness, seclusiveness, and an inability to form close friendships or social relationships.
Schizophrenic. No longer in scientific use.
n.
A schizoid or schizophrenic person.
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