Meaning & use
avoidant
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Tending to avoid something, especially situations, people, or emotions that cause discomfort.
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His avoidant behavior made it hard for him to confront the problem directly.
Therapists describe an avoidant attachment style as discomfort with closeness or dependency.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in psychology, particularly to describe attachment styles or personality traits involving discomfort with intimacy or conflict.
Words with a similar meaning
evasivewithdrawn
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Words with an opposite meaning
confrontationalengaged
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