Schizoid Definition

skĭtsoid
adjective
Of, relating to, or having a personality disorder marked by extreme shyness, flat affect, reclusiveness, discomfort with others, and an inability to form close relationships.
American Heritage
Of, like, or having schizophrenia.
Webster's New World
Of, relating to, or suggestive of schizophrenia. No longer in scientific use.
American Heritage
Designating a personality type characterized by quietness, seclusiveness, introversion, etc.
Webster's New World
Relating to or characterized by the coexistence of disparate or antagonistic elements.
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Synonyms:
noun
A schizoid person.
Webster's New World

(archaic) Someone with schizophrenia.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • schizotypal personality

Other Word Forms of Schizoid

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Singular:
schizoid
Plural:
schizoids

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