withdrawn
When describing a person, this term suggests a psychological retreat into oneself. It carries a connotation of quietness and emotional distance, often implying a lack of confidence or a reaction to trauma, rather than a simple preference for solitude. It describes a state of being mentally absent even while physically present.
In a commercial or official sense, the word denotes the formal reversal of an offer, a product, or a statement. This usage is clinical and objective, focusing on the act of removal from public access or legal validity. It differs from "removed" by implying a deliberate decision to retract something that was previously available.
Meanings
Tending to be socially detached, reserved, or unresponsive to others.
He became increasingly withdrawn after the accident.
Removed from a particular place, position, or state of availability.
The product was withdrawn from the market due to safety concerns.
Phrasal Verbs
withdraw from
to remove oneself from a place, situation, or competition
She decided to withdraw from the race due to a knee injury.
withdraw into
to retreat into a private or internal state of mind
After the criticism, he tended to withdraw into himself.