avoidant

== English == === Etymology === From avoid + -ant. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈvɔɪdənt/ === Adjective === avoidant (comparative more avoidant, superlative most avoidant) Exhibiting avoidance; avoiding something. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === avoidant (plural avoidants) A person who exhibits avoidance. (psychology) A person who exhibits a dismissive-avoidant or fearful-avoidant attachment style.