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Synonyms & Similar Words
introverted person
shy person
reserved person
quiet person
humble person
modest person
unassuming person
low-key person
private person
solitary person
lone wolf
wallflower
hermit
recluse
loner
bashful person
timid person
demure person
self-effacing person
unobtrusive person
retiring person
backward person
diffident person
introverted individual
solitary individual
quiet individual
introspective person
brooding person
pensive person
contemplative person
reflective person
meditative person
Meaning of Introvert
A person who is introverted is someone who prefers to spend time alone or with a small group of people, rather than in large social gatherings.
Definitions
- A person who is introverted is typically someone who is quiet, reserved, and prefers to keep to themselves.
- * Introversion is a personality trait characterized by a preference for quieter, more low-key environments, and a tendency to feel drained by too much social interaction.
Etymology of Introvert
The word "introvert" comes from the Latin words "intro", meaning "inward", and "vertere", meaning "to turn".
The term was first used in the early 20th century by psychologist Carl Jung to describe a personality type that is focused on their own inner world, rather than the external world.
Example Uses
- As an introvert, she preferred to spend her free time reading and writing, rather than attending large parties.
- * He was a bit of an introvert, but once you got to know him, he was very friendly and outgoing.
- * The introvert in the group preferred to observe and listen, rather than contribute to the conversation.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
extrovert
outgoing person
social person
party animal
life of the party
socialite
people person
charismatic person
confident person
assertive person
gregarious person
sociable person
affable person
outgoing individual
social individual
confident individual
assertive individual
gregarious individual
sociable individual
affable individual
partygoer
socializer
networker
mingler