withdrawn (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /wɪðˈðrɔːn/

Definition

Not wanting to communicate very much with other people; shy and quiet.

Examples

• She was a shy, withdrawn child who rarely spoke.

• He became increasingly withdrawn after the accident.

• The normally outgoing student grew withdrawn and anxious.

How to Use withdrawn

withdrawn from (prepositional phrase)

To be separated or removed from a situation or group. — "He was withdrawn from the competition due to injury."

Synonyms of withdrawn

Words with a similar meaning to withdrawn:

• shy
• reserved
• introverted
• unsociable

Antonyms of withdrawn

Words with the opposite meaning to withdrawn:

• outgoing
• sociable
• extroverted

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