avoidant
adjective
avoid·ant
ə-ˈvȯid-ᵊnt 
: characterized by turning away or by withdrawal or defensive behavior
the avoidant detached schizophrenic patient—
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“Avoidant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/avoidant. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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