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

Shankly accepted the boldness, Ashman sighed and football had its first example of many of Keegan’s awareness of his financial worth.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
No doubt, many progressives, who are looking forward to the DSA seizing power, will cheer her boldness, but the rest of us should be scared to death.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 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

What happens if artificial companionship becomes society’s default response to loneliness, dementia, disability, and a shortage of human care?

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of companionship

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