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avoider
This term describes an entity, whether human or mechanical, defined by the act of evasion. When applied to people, it often carries a psychological or behavioral connotation, suggesting a personality trait characterized by hesitation, fear, or a strategic refusal to engage with conflict. It is frequently used in clinical or interpersonal contexts to describe a specific coping mechanism.
In technical or industrial settings, the word shifts toward a functional description of hardware. Here, it refers to a system designed for prevention and safety, where the goal is the physical avoidance of impact or failure. This creates a sharp contrast between the passive, often negative trait of a human avoider and the active, positive utility of a mechanical avoider.
Meanings
A person who habitually avoids people, situations, or responsibilities.
Examples
Stop being such a conflict avoider and just tell him how you feel.
He is a chronic responsibility avoider who always finds an excuse to skip the hard work.
I am a total social avoider when I am feeling stressed.
The new drone is equipped with an advanced obstacle avoider to prevent crashes.
She realized she had become a risk avoider after years of playing it safe.
The ship uses an automatic collision avoider to navigate through the narrow strait.
Why is he such an avoider whenever the topic of money comes up?
The robot needs a better proximity avoider if it is going to operate in a crowded room.