withdrawn

The word “withdrawn” means quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others. In plain terms, either shy and unsociable, or taken out of circulation/use.

“Withdrawn” is pronounced wihth-DRAWN (/wɪðˈdɹɔn/ in IPA).

Here is “withdrawn” used in a sentence: “He became withdrawn after the loss of his job.”

“Withdrawn” is an adjective.

“Withdrawn” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

“Withdrawn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others.

Shy usually means nervous or timid around others, often wanting to connect but finding it hard. Withdrawn describes being quiet and reluctant to engage, suggesting someone has pulled back from contact, sometimes because of mood or distress.

An introverted person simply prefers less social stimulation and recharges alone, which is a stable personality trait. Withdrawn suggests a person has retreated from social contact, often temporarily and sometimes as a sign of unhappiness.

Yes. Besides meaning quiet and unsociable, withdrawn can mean taken out of use, circulation, or consideration, as in a withdrawn product or a withdrawn offer.

Yes. Withdrawn is the past participle of the verb withdraw, but it also works as an adjective describing someone who is quiet and reluctant to socialize, or something removed from use.