Avoidant personality
avoidant personality
avoidant personality a·void·ant personality (ə-void’nt)
n.
a personality disorder characterized by hypersensitivity to potential or actual rejection and criticism, a strong need for uncritical acceptance, social withdrawal in spite of a desire for affection and acceptance, and low self-esteem.
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