1. Of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
   "The patient exhibited schizoid tendencies";
   - schizophrenic
    
2. Marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships
   "His schizoid personality made it difficult for him to connect with others"

1. Characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia
   "His schizoid personality made it difficult for him to form close relationships";
   - schizotypal personality

Derived forms: schizoids

See also: neurotic, psychoneurotic

Type of: personality disorder

Encyclopedia: Schizoid