introverted

adjective

ˈin-trə-ˌvər-təd How to pronounce introverted (audio)
Definition of introvertednext
as in shy
not comfortable around people a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books

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Recent Examples of introverted Nick is more extroverted, more kind of outwardly in your face, whereas Sam’s a little introverted. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The researchers did not find equivalent evidence that introverted participants preferred an introverted AI. — Paul Jones, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026 González is introverted, but comes across as warm and cheerful. — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 Until then he had been considered a rather introverted character, someone who kept a low profile. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introverted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
  1. shy
  2. withdrawn
Adjective
  • The versatile three-sport athlete has caught 44 balls for 774 yards and six touchdowns in seven games this season, just four yards shy of the most in the state, according to MaxPreps data after Week 8.
    — McClain Baxley for the AJC, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But that’s not always enough, a lesson that Sian Heder’s film is not shy about.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shy
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  • In an era of ball-to-feet No 10s and withdrawn strikers, Welbeck stays high up the pitch, runs the channels and occupies defenders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The withdrawn earnings are taxed as ordinary income, the Treasury said.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of withdrawn

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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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