Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD, sometimes referred to as AvPD) is a second cluster C personality disorder (PD). The key characteristics of this disorder are extreme fear of rejection, and sense of inferiority. These core features of AVPD lead to widespread avoidance of social interaction.

Common personality disorders

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder: Signs and Treatment
Common personality disordersObsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is the third and last cluster of C personality disorder (PD). The key characteristics of this PD are rigidness, inflexibility, and preoccupation with details. OCPD should...
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is the first one out of three in the cluster C of the personality disorders (PDs). This cluster includes PDs that are described as anxious and fearful personalities. The core characteristics of DPD are indecisiveness, helplessness, and tendency to submissive behaviors.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is the last Cluster B personality disorder (PD). The key characteristics of NPD are inflated self-worth, a lack of empathy for others, and a constant search...
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a third cluster B personality disorder, which is characterized by dramatic, impulsive, emotional personalities. HPD is sometimes also referred to as dramatic personality disorder. The...
Borderline Personality disorder (BPD) falls under the category of Cluster B personality disorders (PDs). These are defined by character traits such as dramatic, impulsive, and emotional. The core characteristics of...
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is one of 10 recognized personality disorders (PDs) that fall under Cluster A, which are characterized by odd and eccentric behaviors. PPD, as suggested by its...
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), sometimes, but not commonly referred to as AP, is a cluster B personality disorder, categorized as dramatic, impulsive, and emotional personality. Individuals with ASPD are described...