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- [skit-soid]
- /ˈskɪt sɔɪd/
- /ˈskɪt.sɔɪd/
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- [skit-soid]
- /ˈskɪt sɔɪd/
Definitions of schizoid word
- adjective schizoid Psychology. of or relating to a personality disorder marked by dissociation, passivity, withdrawal, inability to form warm social relationships, and indifference to praise or criticism. 1
- adjective schizoid Informal. of or relating to schizophrenia or to multiple personality. 1
- noun schizoid a schizoid person. 1
- adjective schizoid antisocial, unable to interact 1
- adjective schizoid of personality disorder 1
- adjective schizoid contradictory 1
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Origin of schizoid
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; schiz- + -oid
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Parts of speech for Schizoid
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schizoid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
schizoid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for schizoid
noun schizoid
- antisocial personality — a personality disorder, beginning early in life, characterized by chronic and continuous antisocial behavior in which the rights of others are violated, as by lying, stealing, or aggressive sexual behavior.
- bedlamite — a lunatic; insane person
- fruitcake — a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, etc.
- loonies — Canadian Informal. a dollar coin.
- maniac — Mathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator and Computer
adj schizoid
- crackbrained — insane, idiotic, or crazy
- demented — Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
- lunatic — (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) an insane person.
adjective schizoid
- whacko — wacko.
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