disinhibited social engagement disorder

noun

An attachment disorder in which a child displays little to no fear of unfamiliar adults, and may actively approach them.

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Meanings

noundisinhibited social engagement disorder (uncountable, abbreviation DSED)

abbreviation DSED

  1. uncountablehuman sciencesAn attachment disorder in which a child displays little to no fear of unfamiliar adults, and may actively approach them.

    Synonyms: disinhibited attachment disorder

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn attachment disorder in which a child displays little to no fear of unfamiliar adults, and may actively approach them.

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disinhibited attachment disorder
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disinhibited attachment disorder
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disinhibited social engagement disorder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disinhibited%20social%20engagement%20disorder

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Chicago

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