withdrawn

American  

[with-drawn, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔn, wɪθ- /

verb

1. past participle of withdraw.

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adjective

1. removed from circulation, contact, competition, etc.

2. shy; retiring; reticent.

   Synonyms:

   detached, aloof, reserved, quiet

withdrawn British  

/ wɪðˈdrɔːn /

verb

1. the past participle of withdraw

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adjective

1. unusually reserved, introverted, or shy

2. secluded or remote

Other Word Forms

• unwithdrawn adjective
• withdrawnness noun

Etymology

Origin of withdrawn

First recorded in 1610–20, for the adjective

Example Sentences

I don’t know why or how it was withdrawn from a bank and put in an envelope rather than an electronic transfer — and I’m not sure I need or want to know.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. has entered into and withdrawn from international agreements regulating greenhouse-gas emissions and continues to cooperate with other nations on energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Captain Maro Itoje, who has been dealing with his mother's death as well as his usual sky-high workload, was withdrawn in the 55th minute of his 100th appearance for England.

From BBC

A whistleblowing form for staff was introduced but later withdrawn after it was only used once.

From BBC

Disability charities and campaign groups said that would raise concerns among parents, worried that support could be withdrawn at a time when "stability is critical".

From BBC