Antonyms for schizoid


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : skit-soid
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskɪt sɔɪd


Definition of schizoid

Origin :
  • "resembling schizophrenia," 1925, from German schizoid (1921), from front part of schizophrenia + Greek -oeides "like," from eidos "form, shape" (see -oid).
  • As in lunatic : adj crazy, mad
  • As in off the wall : adj bizarrely unusual
  • As in demented : adj crazy, insane
  • As in maniac : noun person who is crazy, overenthusiastic
  • As in psychopath : noun person who is mentally deranged, often prone to hurt others
  • As in sociopath : noun psychopath
Example sentences :
  • Yes, yes; that is the diagnosis, "personality pattern disturbance with schizoid features and passive-aggressive tendencies."
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Lee has to be diagnosed as 'personality pattern disturbance with schizoid features and passive-aggressive tendencies.'
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms for schizoid

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