introvert

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noun

in·tro·vert ˈin-trə-ˌvərt How to pronounce introvert (audio)

plural introverts

: a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone

… introverts gain energy through solitude and quiet.

Bill Howatt

His research further shows that about 70% of top executives are introverts.

Linda Grant

Bill Gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others' opinions of him: he's an introvert, but not shy.

Steven Aitchison

Note: Introverts are typically more comfortable interacting with small groups of people rather than large groups (as at parties). The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced the terms introvert, introversion, extrovert, and extroversion in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world. The terms introvert and extrovert have since become widely popularized, with introvert often broadly used to mean "a quiet or shy person."

… she was, by other accounts, a "shy sensitive introvert" who was "afraid of people and felt most comfortable when she could shut the door and withdraw."

Robert R. Harris

compare extrovert

: something (such as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination

Synonyms

Noun

shrinking violet
wallflower

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Example Sentences

Noun although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This might be challenging for an introvert, but being around others will expose both parent and baby to stimulating experiences and lots of opportunities for learning.

Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2022 But Westwater was also an introvert and a quiet man.

Mara Klecker, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021 Her fiance is an introvert, so getting to know him is incredibly difficult.

Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 16 July 2022 Outfielder David Peralta also had some fond recollections of his time as a teammate of Greinke, who has a reputation as a bit of introvert.

Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2022 An introvert likes his/her own company and is happy with a few good friends.

Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Shakeyla Willis, of Gary, agreed after the two playfully argued over whether Willis is an introvert.

Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2022 In my experience, one of the biggest misconceptions is that an introvert will not make a good manager.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 June 2022 For Cain, the quiet remove of the introvert belied a thoughtful form of leadership in professional and personal life.

Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022

Verb

As a sober person, the idea of staying in, introverting, and enjoying downtime isn’t what’s getting to me.

Carly Benson, SELF, 30 Mar. 2020 Which is to say, the music and script still fuse marvelously in the account of the big lie in which introverted Evan Hansen envelops himself and the vulnerable people around him.

Peter Marks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2019 In fact, introverts feel more alive and at an equilibrium in quiet, minimally stimulating environments.

K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, 14 May 2018 Being introverted – often described as a person's comfort with various levels of stimulation and the need to detach in order to recharge one’s batteries – is a good thing.

K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, 14 May 2018 Lincecum, introverted by nature, politely declined.

Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018 So help me out, readers - are any of you introverts, like me?

Ellie Delano, Woman's Day, 15 July 2014 Surrounded by studio hands including Philadelphia musician Alex G on guitar, Ocean introverted himself to get in the zone.

Eve Barlow, Billboard, 23 July 2017 Obama's so much colder and more restrained than that, so much more ruthlessly calculated and inward-looking, so much more mysteriously introverted even as his rhetoric explodes in flashes of fascinating brilliance.

Stephen Marche, Esquire, 17 Oct. 2012 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

(sense 2) noun derivative of introvert entry 2; (sense 1) back formation from introverted

Verb

borrowed from New Latin intrōvertere, from Latin intrō- intro- + vertere "to turn" — more at worth entry 4

First Known Use

Noun

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1652, in the meaning defined above

单词	introvert
释义	introvert 1 of 2 noun in·tro·vert ˈin-trə-ˌvərt plural introverts 1 : a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone … introverts gain energy through solitude and quiet. Bill Howatt His research further shows that about 70% of top executives are introverts. Linda Grant Bill Gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others' opinions of him: he's an introvert, but not shy. Steven Aitchison Note: Introverts are typically more comfortable interacting with small groups of people rather than large groups (as at parties). The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced the terms introvert, introversion, extrovert, and extroversion in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world. The terms introvert and extrovert have since become widely popularized, with introvert often broadly used to mean "a quiet or shy person." … she was, by other accounts, a "shy sensitive introvert" who was "afraid of people and felt most comfortable when she could shut the door and withdraw." Robert R. Harris compare extrovert 2 : something (such as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination introvert 2 of 2 verb introverted; introverting; introverts transitive verb : to turn inward or in upon oneself or itself: such as a : to concentrate or direct upon oneself … served the purpose of introverting aggressive intentions. Ernst Simmel b : to produce psychological introversion in "… I had gone through some pretty hard deals, and it did introvert me. … " Joni Mitchell Synonyms Noun shrinking violet wallflower See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office Recent Examples on the Web Noun This might be challenging for an introvert, but being around others will expose both parent and baby to stimulating experiences and lots of opportunities for learning. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2022 But Westwater was also an introvert and a quiet man. Mara Klecker, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021 Her fiance is an introvert, so getting to know him is incredibly difficult. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 16 July 2022 Outfielder David Peralta also had some fond recollections of his time as a teammate of Greinke, who has a reputation as a bit of introvert. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2022 An introvert likes his/her own company and is happy with a few good friends. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Shakeyla Willis, of Gary, agreed after the two playfully argued over whether Willis is an introvert. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2022 In my experience, one of the biggest misconceptions is that an introvert will not make a good manager. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 June 2022 For Cain, the quiet remove of the introvert belied a thoughtful form of leadership in professional and personal life. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 Verb As a sober person, the idea of staying in, introverting, and enjoying downtime isn’t what’s getting to me. Carly Benson, SELF, 30 Mar. 2020 Which is to say, the music and script still fuse marvelously in the account of the big lie in which introverted Evan Hansen envelops himself and the vulnerable people around him. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2019 In fact, introverts feel more alive and at an equilibrium in quiet, minimally stimulating environments. K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, 14 May 2018 Being introverted – often described as a person's comfort with various levels of stimulation and the need to detach in order to recharge one’s batteries – is a good thing. K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, 14 May 2018 Lincecum, introverted by nature, politely declined. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2018 So help me out, readers - are any of you introverts, like me? Ellie Delano, Woman's Day, 15 July 2014 Surrounded by studio hands including Philadelphia musician Alex G on guitar, Ocean introverted himself to get in the zone. Eve Barlow, Billboard, 23 July 2017 Obama's so much colder and more restrained than that, so much more ruthlessly calculated and inward-looking, so much more mysteriously introverted even as his rhetoric explodes in flashes of fascinating brilliance. Stephen Marche, Esquire, 17 Oct. 2012 See More Word History Etymology Noun (sense 2) noun derivative of introvert entry 2; (sense 1) back formation from introverted Verb borrowed from New Latin intrōvertere, from Latin intrō- intro- + vertere "to turn" — more at worth entry 4 First Known Use Noun 1878, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb 1652, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition introvert 1 of 2 noun : a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone Note: Introverts are typically more comfortable interacting with small groups of people rather than large groups (as at parties). The psychologist C. G. Jung first introduced the terms introvert, introversion, extrovert, and extroversion in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world. The terms introvert and extrovert have since become widely popularized, with introvert often broadly used to mean "a quiet or shy person." compare extrovert introvert 2 of 2 transitive verb in·tro·vert ˈin-trə-ˌvərt : to turn inward or upon itself specifically : to produce psychological introversion in introvert noun as in wallflower a shy or reserved person although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wallflower mouse shrinking violet iceberg icicle cold fish Antonyms & Near Antonyms extrovert extravert
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