Avoidant: meaning, definitions and examples
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avoidant
[ əˈvɔɪdənt ]
psychology
Showing a tendency to avoid or not engage in certain situations, often due to fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
evasive, reserved, shy, withdrawn
Examples of usage
- He has an avoidant personality, preferring to stay away from social gatherings.
- Her avoidant behavior towards conflict only made the situation worse.
relationship
Being unwilling or hesitant to get close to others emotionally, often resulting in difficulties forming or maintaining intimate relationships.
Synonyms
aloof, cold, detached, distant
Examples of usage
- His avoidant attachment style made it hard for him to commit to a long-term relationship.
- She tends to be avoidant in relationships, keeping her emotions guarded.
Translations
Translations of the word "avoidant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evitante
🇮🇳 परिहारक
🇩🇪 vermeidend
🇮🇩 menghindar
🇺🇦 уникаючий
🇵🇱 unikający
🇯🇵 回避的 (かいてき)
🇫🇷 évitant
🇪🇸 evasivo
🇹🇷 kaçınan
🇰🇷 회피하는
🇸🇦 متهرب
🇨🇿 vyhýbavý
🇸🇰 vyhýbavý
🇨🇳 回避的 (huíbì de)
🇸🇮 izogibajoč
🇮🇸 forðast
🇰🇿 жалтарман
🇬🇪 მომცილებელი
🇦🇿 qaçan
🇲🇽 evasivo
Etymology
The word 'avoidant' is derived from the verb 'avoid', which comes from the Old French word 'eviter', meaning 'to shun or avoid'. The concept of avoidance has been studied in psychology and relationships to understand patterns of behavior and coping mechanisms.
See also: avoidable, avoidance, avoider, avoiding, unavoidability, unavoidable, unavoidably.