introvert

2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for introvert, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person who is energised by quiet and solitude, and who tends to find extended social contact draining rather than refreshing.

Synonyms

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loner invaginate

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A person who is energised by quiet and solitude, and who tends to find extended social contact draining rather than refreshing.

“As an introvert, she needed a quiet evening after the conference.”

loner

Opposites

extrovert extravert

2. verb technical

To turn something inward, or to direct one's attention inward.

“The tube can introvert into itself.”

invaginate

How to use introvert

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a natural introvert introvert personality as an introvert

Etymology

From Latin "intro-" (inward) plus "vertere" (to turn). The psychological sense was popularised in the early twentieth century through the work of Carl Jung.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an introvert?

Someone whose energy is restored by solitude and spent by social contact. After a long day with people an introvert typically wants quiet, where an extrovert may want more company.

Are introverts shy?

Not necessarily, and the two are often confused. Shyness is fear of social judgement; introversion is about where your energy comes from. Plenty of introverts are confident public speakers who simply need to recover afterwards.

What is the opposite of an introvert?

An extrovert, someone energised by social contact. Someone in between is often called an ambivert.

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