Withdrawn: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe a person who is emotionally detached and prefers to stay away from social interactions, often due to personal issues or discomfort.

• After the loss of his friend, he became very withdrawn and rarely spoke to anyone.
• She appears withdrawn, avoiding eye contact and staying silent in group situations.

Used for someone who feels nervous or uncomfortable in social situations, often leading to avoidance of such interactions due to lack of confidence.

• He felt too shy to speak up in class.
• She's shy around new people, but warms up once she gets to know them.

Describes a person who is quiet and restrained in their behavior, not readily sharing their thoughts or feelings, and maintaining a calm demeanor.

• She is very reserved and doesn't express her emotions openly.
• He remained reserved, even in the midst of a lively discussion.

Refers to someone who gains energy from being alone and prefers solitary activities or small groups rather than large social gatherings.

• Being an introverted person, he enjoys reading books at home instead of going to crowded parties.
• Introverted people often find peace in solitude and silence.

This word is often used in a psychological or emotional context, referring to a person who is very quiet, introverted, or not socially involved. It can have a negative connotation.

• Since the accident, Sarah has been very withdrawn and rarely speaks to anyone

This is an informal way of saying to remove something, often used in everyday situations.

• Can you take out the trash? She took out her phone to check the time

This is a general term that can be applied in many situations where something is taken away from its current place or situation, often implying a procedural or deliberate action.

• Please remove your shoes before entering the house
• They decided to remove the old wallpaper from the walls

This word is commonly used when talking about obtaining something from a source, such as extracting juice from an orange, or information from a document.

• The dentist had to extract the decayed tooth
• Scientists work to extract new medicines from plants