oppositional defiant disorder

[ op-uh-zish-uh-nl di-fahy-uhnt dis-awr-der ]

noun

1. ODD.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oppositional defiant disorder¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

For years, he was given varying explanations, like bipolar disorder or oppositional defiant disorder—but the focus on his struggles with addiction overshadowed all else.

From Slate

For almost 30 years, two foster parents ran a home called Millers Care for youth labeled with “oppositional defiant disorder.”

From Seattle Times

Christian has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

From Salon

Police records show she was on a variety of medications, including antipsychotics, and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder.

From New York Times

Externalizing psychiatric disorders, such as substance abuse and oppositional defiant disorder, are also seen in children who are directly exposed to war.

From Salon