schizoid — relating to or having a personality disorder characterized by emotional coldness and withdrawal from social relationships
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or having a personality disorder characterized by emotional coldness and withdrawal from social relationships
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so schizoid that he hasn't spoken to me in three months, even though we share a bathroom.
- The detective's schizoid personality actually helped him solve cases by remaining emotionally detached.
- She exhibited schizoid tendencies, preferring her cat's company over human interaction.
schizoid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskɪtsɔɪd/]
relating to or having a personality disorder characterized by emotional coldness and withdrawal from social relationships
Emotionally cold and socially withdrawn
Trying to avoid the void, but becoming more schizoid
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Origin
A medical term coined from Greek roots, schizoid combines 'schizo' (split, divided) and the suffix '-oid' (resembling or having the nature of). The term describes a psychological condition characterized by emotional detachment or a tendency toward social withdrawal, as if the mind were divided from external experience.
Breakdown
schizo- (from Greek schizein, to split or divide) + -oid (from Greek -eides, resembling or having the form of). The morpheme '-oid' indicates similarity or likeness to the root concept of splitting.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is so schizoid that he hasn't spoken to me in three months, even though we share a bathroom.”
“The detective's schizoid personality actually helped him solve cases by remaining emotionally detached.”
“She exhibited schizoid tendencies, preferring her cat's company over human interaction.”
“His schizoid approach to relationships left him with few close friends but excellent work performance.”
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