withdrawn

/wɪðˈdrɔːn/ (bre, ipa) · [wɪθdrˈɔn] /wɪðˈdrɔːn/ (ame, ipa) · [wɪθdrˈɔn] /wit͟h-ˈdrȯn How to pronounce withdrawn (audio) with-/ (ame, mw)

withdrawn — 形容詞

  • withdrawnpositive
  • more withdrawncomparative
  • most withdrawnsuperlative

1. Someone who is withdrawn tends to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves

1.形容詞B2
釋義

退縮

個性退縮、不愛與人交往

Someone who is withdrawn tends to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves, avoids social situations, and shows little interest in talking to or spending time with other people.

例句

After her family moved to a new city, Manuela became quiet and withdrawn at school.

Manuela 全家搬到新城市後，她變得安靜又退縮。

become + withdrawn (change of state)

The therapist noticed that Jude had grown increasingly withdrawn and rarely started conversations.

治療師注意到 Jude 變得越來越退縮，很少主動開口說話。

grow + withdrawn (gradual change)

同義詞
  • shy

    B1, less extreme — a shy person wants to connect but feels nervous; a withdrawn person actively avoids social contact

  • introverted

    B2, neutral personality type — introverts gain energy from solitude but are not necessarily unhappy; withdrawn has a sadder, more avoidant tone

  • reserved

    B2, milder — keeps emotions private but functions normally in society; withdrawn suggests a deeper retreat

  • reclusive

    C1, more extreme — describes someone who physically isolates themselves from society, whereas withdrawn focuses on emotional distance in everyday settings

反義詞
  • outgoing

    B1, the opposite end of the social spectrum — enjoys meeting people and seeking company

  • sociable

    B1, friendly and willing to talk and spend time with others

文法句型

become/grow/seem + withdrawn

the + withdrawn + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs that show change (become, grow, turn). Describes a personality tendency rather than a temporary mood — to call someone 'withdrawn' suggests a lasting pattern of avoiding social contact.

常見錯誤

❌He lives in a withdrawn cabin in the mountains.
✅He lives in a remote cabin in the mountains.
💡'withdrawn' describes a person's social nature, not a place's physical isolation.
❌She felt withdrawn for an hour after the argument.
✅She felt quiet for an hour after the argument.
💡'withdrawn' describes a long-term personality pattern, not a short emotional reaction.