Definition of avoidant in English:
avoidant
adjective əˈvoɪdəntəˈvoidənt
Psychology Relating to or denoting a type of personality or behaviour characterized by the avoidance of intimacy or social interaction.
he was also anxious, avoidant, and unable to manage conflict
Example sentencesExamples
- They're highly anxious, they're not avoidant, they're willing to discuss their problems.
- Their attachment to primary carers was classified as insecure/anxious or avoidant.
- People who are securely attached tend to display low anxiety, they're not avoidant and they get involved in relationships.
- It is also often comorbid with other mental illnesses such as bipolar, major depression, anxiety, avoidant personality disorder, OCD, OCPD, to name a few.