Schizoid

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈkaɪˈziˈoʊˈaɪdi/

Schizoid (adjective)

  1. Describes someone who avoids social activities and prefers being alone.
  2. Relating to a condition where a person has conflicting thoughts or feelings.

Examples

  • He seemed schizoid, rarely engaging with others.
  • Her schizoid nature made her hard to approach.

Common collocations: schizoid personality, schizoid behavior, schizoid tendencies, schizoid traits

Synonyms of Schizoid

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Schizoid

  • describing someone who enjoys social interactions
  • describing someone who is outgoing and social