A [personality disorder] characterized by characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, and emotional coldness. [SPD] is unrelated to [Schizophrenia]. Like other personality disorders, symptoms must have a long-term effect upon the victims life, often impairing social and emotional functioning. Sufferers of SPD tend to be seen as cold, distant, and not affectionate whatsoever. They have a difficult time expressing emotions, and are indifferent to praise and criticism. Individuals with SPD lack any desire for friendly or romantic relationships. These individuals often lack any desire for sex as well, and will most likely prefer masturbation because they are unable to tolerate the emotional or physical closeness required during sex.
Schizoid
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Similar to a loner, but on a larger scale. They appear to be [detached] and [emotionless], but they are still people. They have little regard for social norms. For more information, see loner.
*note: Schizoids are NOT [schizophrenic]. The similarity in name is because they basically mean split from society and split up mind respectively.
Schizoid meaning & definition 1 of Schizoid.
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Denoting or having a personality type characterized by emotional aloofness and solitary habits.
Schizoid meaning & definition 2 of Schizoid.
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[Schizoid personality disorder] is a condition in which people avoid [social activities] and consistently shy away from interaction with others. People with the disorder are generally loners with a [profound] inability to connect with others and form personal relationships.
In some cases, a schizoid may want above all to integrate into the social world but when they do receive the attention, they suddenly prefer to be left alone.Schizoid meaning & definition 3 of Schizoid.
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[Schizophrenic]. [Deluded]. Nuts. [Whacko].
Schizoid meaning & definition 4 of Schizoid.
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A term used to describe people who have the personality or [act like] a schizophreniac. Usually, it is [applied] to those you simply do not understand either for how they talk or do a [specific] thing.
Schizoid meaning & definition 5 of Schizoid.