withdrawn — shy and unwilling to talk to other people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shy and unwilling to talk to other people
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪðˈdrɔːn/
Korean meaning: 내성적인, 사교를 꺼리는
Korean pronunciation: 위드**드론**
Example Sentences
- My cat became withdrawn after I brought home a new puppy - now she hides under the bed all day like a furry hermit.
- The withdrawn student finally spoke up in class when the teacher asked about pizza toppings.
- She appeared withdrawn and rarely participated in group discussions.
withdrawn
ADJECTIVE//wɪðˈdrɔːn//
shy and unwilling to talk to other people
a young student sits alone at the corner of a lunch table, hunched over with shoulders curved inward. The student stares down at their food tray while clasping their hands tightly together. Nearby tables are filled with animated groups of students laughing and chatting enthusiastically together. One friendly student approaches and waves, but the lonely student quickly looks away and shrinks further into their seat. Other students continue their conversations while the isolated figure remains completely separate from all social interaction. someone being shy and unwilling to talk to other people
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Origin
From Middle English, formed from the verb 'withdraw' meaning to pull back or retreat, plus the past participle suffix '-n'. The verb itself comes from 'with' (meaning back or away) + 'draw' (to pull).
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“My cat became withdrawn after I brought home a new puppy - now she hides under the bed all day like a furry hermit.”
“The withdrawn student finally spoke up in class when the teacher asked about pizza toppings.”
“She appeared withdrawn and rarely participated in group discussions.”
“The cabin was so withdrawn from civilization that even GPS gave up trying to find it.”
“My cat becomes completely withdrawn whenever the vacuum cleaner comes out - she turns into a furry hermit.”
“The shy student remained withdrawn during group discussions.”
“After eating my mom's experimental tofu-spinach smoothie, I became mysteriously withdrawn from all future 'healthy' beverages.”
“The product was withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns.”
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