C1adjectiveemotionshealth
US/wɪðˈdrɑːn/
UK/wɪðˈdrɔːn/
very quiet and shy, and not wanting to talk to or be with other people
In context
After his parents' divorce, the boy became quiet and withdrawn.
She was shy and withdrawn during her first weeks at the new school.
If a teenager suddenly becomes withdrawn, parents should gently ask what is wrong.
Words that go with withdrawn
adverb + adjective
- increasingly withdrawnAs his illness got worse, he became increasingly withdrawn.
- socially withdrawnSocially withdrawn children may need extra support at school.
- emotionally withdrawnHe was emotionally withdrawn for months after losing his job.
- very withdrawnMy grandfather has been very withdrawn since Grandma died.
- rather withdrawnAt parties she seems rather withdrawn, but she's funny with close friends.
adjective + noun
- withdrawn childThe teacher noticed a withdrawn child sitting alone at lunch.