as in wallflower
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
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Recent Examples of introvert
Gu describes herself as an introvert who enjoys solitude.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
People living alone, introverts, unemployed workers and those dealing with depression said the app offers peace of mind without requiring constant interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Pliyt's prototype, revealed at CES just days ago, aims to differentiate itself by turning introverts' dreams into reality.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Temperament is the precursor to personality – some people are introverts, while others are extroverts.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
People living alone, introverts, unemployed workers and those dealing with depression said the app offers peace of mind without requiring constant interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Pliyt's prototype, revealed at CES just days ago, aims to differentiate itself by turning introverts' dreams into reality.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Temperament is the precursor to personality – some people are introverts, while others are extroverts.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introvert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introvert
Noun
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This is not simply the unlikelihood of a popular guy finally noticing his wallflower best friend (like the story of Colin and Penelope in season 3).—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This was pre-stylus and pretrack-pad so the cursor had to be controlled with a mouse, a constraint which gave the pictures part of their character and charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The documentary series offers a close, often humorous look at the gripping cat-and-mouse game between investigators and perpetrators.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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