withdrawn

/wɪðˈdɹɔːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Removed from circulation.

Adjective

Examples

a withdrawn library book

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Introverted; not inclined to interact with other people.

Adjective

Examples

a withdrawn child

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “withdrawn” mean?

Removed from circulation.

Is “withdrawn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.