withdrawnness
- noun
- /wɪðˈdrɔːn.nəs/
- The psychologist noted the child's withdrawnness as a sign of social anxiety.
Examples
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His withdrawnness contrasted sharply with his brother's outgoing nature.
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Her persistent withdrawnness made it difficult for new colleagues to get to know her.
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Her withdrawnness made it difficult for her to make friends.
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Many people noticed his withdrawnness during the meeting.
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Her persistent withdrawnness made it difficult for new colleagues to get to know her.
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His withdrawnness contrasted sharply with his brother's outgoing personality.
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The psychologist observed the child's withdrawnness as indicative of potential social anxiety.
Synonyms
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6.1
A lack of emotional involvement with people or situations
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2.8
Feeling nervous and uncomfortable around other people
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5.2
A quiet way of acting that shows little emotion
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6.0
Becoming quiet and less involved with other people
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3.2
Lack of warmth or friendliness in someone's behaviour
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4.8
Making less emotional or social contact with someone
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7.2
A feeling of being distant from other people and not friendly
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6.3
A distant, not friendly manner that keeps others away
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5.8
A way of speaking and behaving that shows little warmth or feeling
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8.2
A tendency to live alone and avoid social contact
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9.3
A tendency to be quiet and avoid talking
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8.8
Being unfriendly and distant with other people
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7.4
Quiet behaviour that does not show feelings or thoughts openly
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7.2
A quality of being very shy and quiet so you do not attract attention
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7.8
Not showing feelings or emotion
A way of behaving that is cold and unfriendly
Withdrawing from people and responsibilities to avoid stress
Antonyms
How Withdrawn
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Withdrawnness comes from withdrawn, made from withdraw meaning 'to pull back' and the ending -ness meaning 'state of'. So withdrawnness is the 'state of being pulled back', which is why it means being distant or reserved.