Meaning & Definition of word "Withdrawn"
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Withdrawn
/wɪðˈdrɔːn/
verb:
- 1. past participle of withdraw; to have taken back or removed.
- Example: He has withdrawn his application for the scholarship.
adjective:
- 1. socially detached or reserved; not sociable or outgoing.
- Example: She became increasingly withdrawn after the loss of her friend.
- 2. taken back; removed from circulation or use.
- Example: The withdrawn proposal was revisited after the committee's review.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'withdraw', from Old English 'wiðdragan', meaning to pull back.
Common Phrases and Expressions
withdrawn demeanor:
A manner of being emotionally distant or disengaged.
withdrawn from society:
Isolated from social interactions or relationships.
withdrawn funds:
Money that has been taken out of an account.
Related Words
withdraw:
To take back or remove something.
retreat:
To withdraw from a situation or move back.
Slang Meanings of withdrawn
Meaning: Ghosting
Example Sentence: She ghosted him after their first date, becoming completely withdrawn.
Meaning: Back off
Example Sentence: He decided to back off and become withdrawn from the group's activities.