Schizoid

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪzɔɪd/

Definitions of schizoid

adjective relating to or characterized by a personality disorder marked by a lack of interest in social relationships

Example Sentences

A1 She is a bit schizoid, preferring to spend time alone rather than with others.

A2 The schizoid behavior of the patient made it difficult for the doctor to establish a connection.

B1 His schizoid tendencies became more pronounced as he withdrew from social interactions.

B2 The artist's schizoid personality was reflected in his abstract and detached artwork.

C1 The professor's schizoid nature made it challenging for students to approach him outside of class.

C2 Despite his schizoid tendencies, he was able to maintain close relationships with a few select individuals.

Examples of schizoid in a Sentence

formal The patient exhibited schizoid tendencies during the psychological evaluation.

informal I heard that guy is a bit schizoid, always keeping to himself.

slang Don't mind her, she's just being schizoid today.

figurative The company's decision to restructure seemed schizoid, with no clear direction.

Grammatical Forms of schizoid

• past tense: schizoided
• plural: schizoids
• comparative: more schizoid
• superlative: most schizoid
• present tense: schizoids
• future tense: will schizoid
• perfect tense: have schizoided
• continuous tense: is schizoiding
• singular: schizoid
• positive degree: schizoid
• infinitive: to schizoid
• gerund: schizoiding
• participle: schizoided

Origin and Evolution of schizoid

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'schizoid' originates from the Greek word 'skhizein' meaning 'to split' and the suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe a personality type characterized by emotional detachment and isolation, the word 'schizoid' has evolved to also be used in everyday language to describe someone who is aloof or detached.