SINCE 1828
introvert
noun
in·tro·vert
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Definition of introvert
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one whose personality is characterized by introversion
especially
: a reserved or shy person who enjoys spending time alone
His research further shows that about 70% of top executives are introverts. — Linda Grant
— compare extrovert
2
: something (such as the retractile proboscis of some worms) that is or can be drawn in especially by invagination
introvert
verb
introverted;
introverting;
introverts
Definition of introvert (Entry 2 of 2)
: to turn inward or in upon itself: such as
a
: to concentrate or direct upon oneself
b
: to produce psychological introversion in
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Other Words from introvert
Noun
introverted
\ ˈin-trə-ˌvər-təd
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of introvert in a Sentence
Noun
although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political officeRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Being an introvert, a misanthrope, a cat lady, and a bookworm makes me easily uncomfortable in many friendships. — Marianne Garvey, Good Housekeeping, "I Don't Want to Make "Mom Friends." Can I Just Stay Home Alone?," 17 Apr. 2019 Those 16 are recombinations of four key dimensions: E/I (extravert/introvert), S/N (sensing/intuition), T/F (thinking/feeling) and J/P (judging/perceiving). — Carol Tavris, WSJ, "‘The Personality Brokers’ Review: A Blurred View of Who You Are," 6 Sep. 2018 Hunter was a shy introvert who nevertheless sang in the church choir and was a competitive figure skater. — Gina Piccalo, latimes.com, "Actor Tab Hunter dies at 86; '50s heartthrob's career ranged from 'Battle Cry' to 'Polyester'," 9 July 2018 Initial results show that extroverts are more likely than introverts to respond to messages that mirror their mood and reflect an understanding of it. — Benjamin Powers, WSJ, "Once More With Feeling: Teaching Empathy to Machines," 13 Dec. 2018 Cancer, June 21–July 22 Cancers are the true introverts of the zodiac. — Alice Bell, Vogue, "The Best Gifts for Every Astrological Sign on Your List," 26 Nov. 2018 Simply put, extroverts tend to be charismatic, while introverts are quiet types. — CBS News, "Introverts and the making of a "Quiet Revolution"," 8 July 2018 Because introverts are often blessed with: A rich inner life. — K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, "10 good reasons to celebrate your 'too sensitive' child | Miami Herald," 14 May 2018 This month sees a cool collection of music makers representing happy hardcore from the U.K., alternative indie from Connecticut, boss-level bass from Austin, introvert vibes from England, and pure dance floor beats from Berlin. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, "Billboard Dance's Ones to Watch: June 2018," 27 June 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In fact, introverts feel more alive and at an equilibrium in quiet, minimally stimulating environments. — K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, "10 good reasons to celebrate your 'too sensitive' child | Miami Herald," 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, "10 good reasons to celebrate your 'too sensitive' child | Miami Herald," 14 May 2018 Lincecum, introverted by nature, politely declined. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "Tim Lincecum on legacy, loss and identity: 'I realized I care about baseball so much'," 14 Mar. 2018 So help me out, readers - are any of you introverts, like me? — Ellie Delano, Woman's Day, "Sometimes I Miss The Married Stuff We Used To Do," 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, "Frank Ocean Brings Out Brad Pitt, Covers Stevie Wonder at FYF Fest 2017 in L.A.," 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, "The Generation War of This Election — and Beyond," 17 Oct. 2012These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'introvert.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for introvert
introvert
noun
English Language Learners Definition of introvert
: a shy person : a quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people
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introvert
transitive verb
in·tro·vert
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Medical Definition of introvert
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to turn inward or in upon itself: as
a
: to concentrate or direct upon oneself
b
: to produce psychological introversion in
introvert
nounMedical Definition of introvert (Entry 2 of 2)
: one whose attention and interests are directed toward one's own thoughts and feelings : one whose personality is characterized by introversion
broadly
: a reserved or shy person — compare extrovert
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