schizoid personality

schizoid personality
schizoid personality n
1) a personality disorder characterized by shyness, withdrawal, inhibition of emotional expression, and apparent diminution of affect called also schizoid personality disorder
2) an individual with a schizoid personality

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a personality characterized by solitariness, emotional coldness to others, inability to experience pleasure, lack of response to praise and criticism, withdrawal into a fantasy world, excessive introspection, and eccentricity of behaviour. Some schizophrenics have this personality before their illness, but most schizoid personalities do not become schizophrenic. See personality disorder.

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