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 The strongest individual trait that predicted more gossiping was extroversion—which, Robbins notes, makes sense, since extroversion is linked to greater enthusiasm for socializing. — Angela Haupt, Time, 8 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for extroversion

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Noun

Related Stories Both series in six-parts reflect the boldness of their respective creators, who broke new ground within traditional genres.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Also, pairing the jacket’s boldness with a sleek silk maxi skirt?

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of boldness

Noun

His brashness is his principal liability as an investigative journalist and his best asset, though of course that’s not how Lee would put it.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Fans walked around downtown in gear declaring their dominance - national championship tees and Rose Bowl jackets - and businesses hung signs in homage to their head coach’s brashness.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of brashness

Noun

The daughters are seeking economic and non-economic damages, including compensation for the loss of their father's financial support, companionship, care and guidance.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
While most kids use the technology for help with school work, and for companionship and emotional support, certain uses were linked with worse mental health symptoms.

— Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of companionship

Noun

Our crawl started at Gagopa, whose BYOB policy is a favorite among the large-group partiers and Midtown corporate crowd for fast-tracking camaraderie.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
There are few occasions that garner such good-willed camaraderie in New York City as the annual marathon, though the Knicks historic win this summer brought people out into the streets in rivaling numbers.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of camaraderie

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