schizoid personality disorder

noun
variants: or schizoid personality

Definition of schizoid personality disorder

: a personality disorder characterized by limited emotional expression, a lack of desire for meaningful close relationships, a preference for solitary activities, and avoidance of social interaction Schizoid personality disorder is readily discernible because such individuals do not desire social contact; they are the loners who prefer living that way …— Murray B. Stein and Dan J. Stein

First Known Use of schizoid personality disorder

1970, in the meaning defined above

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schizoid personality disorder

noun

Medical Definition of schizoid personality disorder

: a personality disorder characterized by limited emotional expression, a lack of desire for close meaningful relationships, a preference for solitary activities, and avoidance of social interaction Schizoid personality disorder is readily discernible because such individuals do not desire social contact; they are the loners who prefer living that way …— Murray B. Stein and Dan J. Stein