withdrawn

1 of 2

adjective

with·​drawn wit͟h-ˈdrȯn 

with-

1

: removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated

2

: socially detached and unresponsive : exhibiting withdrawal : introverted entry 1

a shy and withdrawn child

withdrawnness

wit͟h-ˈdrȯn-nəs 

with-

noun

withdrawn

2 of 2

past participle of withdraw

Synonyms of withdrawn

Adjective

• shy
• lone
• retiring

Examples of withdrawn in a Sentence

Adjective

He became more withdrawn after his brother's death.

She was withdrawn as a child but is now more outgoing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Without daily contact with peers, some children become more withdrawn, lonely or emotionally flat. — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Blatter also suggested that Infantino, like a lot of dictators, has started acting withdrawn. — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for withdrawn

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

Kids Definition

withdrawn

adjective

with·​drawn wit͟h-ˈdrȯn 

with-

1

: removed from immediate or easy approach : isolated

withdrawn mountain communities

2

: not socially active or interested : introverted

a shy and withdrawn child

Medical Definition

withdrawn

adjective

with·​drawn wit͟h-ˈdrȯn 

: socially detached and unresponsive : exhibiting withdrawal : introverted