WITHDRAWNNESS Synonyms

• avoiding emotional involvement

• the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

• the state of being isolated or detached

• a small unit of troops of special composition

• coming apart

• the condition of being folded inward or sheathed

• the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface

• (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings

• a state of separation between persons or groups

• a feeling of being disliked and alone

• the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others

• (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it

• a country's withdrawal from international politics

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

• the act of secluding yourself from others

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

• the absence of sound

• a refusal to speak when expected

• the trait of keeping things secret

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

• the property of being remote

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner