verb
adjective
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unusually reserved, introverted, or shy
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secluded or remote
Other Word Forms
- unwithdrawn adjective
- withdrawnness noun
Etymology
Origin of withdrawn
First recorded in 1610–20, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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She is one of several Holyrood candidates to have been withdrawn this week.
From BBC
Some of the cheapest mortgage deals have been withdrawn.
From BBC
There has been a lot of talk about the amount of Arsenal players who have withdrawn throughout this international window but each player will have their reason and will have been assessed.
From BBC
“Since receipt of this email, your place in the program was withdrawn.”
From Literature
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not angry with the players who have withdrawn from the squad before Tuesday's friendly with Japan.
From BBC
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