WITHDRAWN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WITHDRAWN?

Need another word that means the same as “withdrawn”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “withdrawn” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Withdrawn” are: indrawn, recluse, reclusive, introverted, unsociable

Withdrawn as an Adjective

Definitions of "Withdrawn" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “withdrawn” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not wanting to communicate with other people.
• Tending to reserve or introspection.
• Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude.

Synonyms of "Withdrawn" as an adjective (5 Words)

indrawn	(of breath) taken in. She heard the swift indrawn breath of surprise.
introverted	(of a community, company, or other group) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial.
recluse	Favouring a solitary life.
reclusive	Avoiding the company of other people; solitary. Sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree.
unsociable	Not inclined to society or companionship. Unsociable behavior.

Usage Examples of "Withdrawn" as an adjective

• When her husband died she became very withdrawn.

Associations of "Withdrawn" (30 Words)

antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. He s not antisocial just shy.
behaviour	Manner of acting or controlling yourself. The erratic behaviour of the old car.
cagey	Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. A spokesman was cagey about the arrangements his company had struck.
cloistered	Of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows. A cloistered upbringing.
coy	Reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive. He is coy about his age.
demure	(of clothing) giving a modest appearance. A demure knee length skirt.
diffident	Lacking self-confidence. Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed.
hermit	A reclusive or solitary person.
introvert	Turn inside. He introverted his feelings.
introverted	Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences.
passive	The passive voice. Passive sensors detect the emissions from enemy radar.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
quiet	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
recluse	Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. He s a bit of a recluse.
reclusive	Providing privacy or seclusion. He led a reclusive life.
reserved	Marked by self-restraint and reticence-Victoria Sackville-West. He is a reserved almost taciturn man.
restrained	Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes. The drawings with their restrained colours give a feeling of peace and contemplation.
reticent	Cool and formal in manner. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
retiring	Shy and fond of being on one’s own. A shy retiring girl.
secluded	Hidden from general view or use. A secluded romantic spot.
shy	Short. Shy of strangers.
silent	Having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility. A silent h.
solitary	(of a flower or other part) borne singly. A solitary speck in the sky.
taciturn	(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. After such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose.
troglodyte	(especially in prehistoric times) a person who lived in a cave.
unassertive	(of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality. A shy unassertive person.
uncommunicative	Not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions. The uncommunicative Emily disappeared.
unfriendly	Very unfavorable to life or growth. An unfriendly act of aggression.
unsociable	Not conducive to friendly social relations. Generally unsociable except with intimate friends.
unsocial	Not seeking or given to association; being or living without companions. The unsocial behaviour of young teenagers.