EXTROVERSION Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

extroversion

noun

variants or extraversion

Definition of extroversion

as in boldness

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Recent Examples of extroversion Individual social needs vary based on personality and levels of introversion or extroversion. — Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 A lot of advice for introverts in the workforce says to fake extroversion to succeed — but that's not the answer. — Goldie Chan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025 Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 On personality tests, athletes typically score at least average in extroversion, openness and agreeableness, and high in conscientiousness. — Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extroversion

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Noun

The result is a playful but sophisticated spin on the boldness of ambergris and oud.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
In a market that rewards speed, novelty and boldness, external-facing teams are under pressure to position their solutions as the magic bullet their industry has been waiting for.

— Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of boldness

Noun

There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of brashness

Noun

Lestat was the corpse that kept Louis from committing to his companionship with Claudia.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of companionship

Noun

The California State Guard's Cadet Corps has been building leaders since 1911 by training students in fourth through 12th grade teamwork and camaraderie.

— Amy Johnson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
One, a delight for the kitchen — the pressure, the camaraderie, the artist's heart, the pirate's adoration of heat and knives — and, another, hard drugs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of camaraderie

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