selfless dependent

English

Noun

selfless dependent (uncountable)

1. (historical, psychiatry) One of the four subtypes of dependent personality disorder, including features of self-defeating personality disorder.

Usage notes

• These subtypes are not recognized by the DSM-5 or ICD-10.
• Any individual with dependent personality disorder may exhibit either one of the four somewhat different subtypes.

See also

• disquieted dependent
• immature dependent
• accommodating dependent
• ineffectual dependent