introversion
What is another word for introversion? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A tendency to direct one's attention and energy inward, toward one's own thoughts and feelings rather than outward social activity.
Antonyms
How to use introversion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a degree of introversion
introversion and extroversion
natural introversion
signs of introversion
Introversion is most often used in psychological or everyday discussion of personality.
Etymology
Introversion comes from New Latin intrōversio, built from intrōvertere, meaning to turn inward. That verb combined the Latin intro, meaning within, with vertere, meaning to turn.
Full origin of introversion →Frequently asked questions
What does introversion mean in psychology?
In psychology, introversion describes a personality orientation in which a person's attention and energy are directed more toward their own inner world than toward other people.
Is introversion the same as shyness?
No, introversion is about where a person naturally draws energy from, while shyness is about nervousness in social situations; the two often overlap but are not the same thing.
What is the opposite of introversion?
The opposite of introversion is extroversion, which describes an orientation toward other people and outward activity.
