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introvert

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of introvert

a shy or reserved person

  • although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office
Synonyms of introvert

shrinking violet, wallflower
Words Related to introvert

mouse

cold fish, iceberg, icicle
Antonyms of introvert

extrovert (also extravert)

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