abient

/ˈæbiənt/
adjective
  1. Tending to avoid or withdraw from a stimulus or situation.
    • Abient responses are common in animals when they sense danger.
    • Her abient attitude toward conflict made her seem shy.
    • The child showed abient behavior when faced with loud noises.
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