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
By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to the study, introverted mice were most likely to revisit problem-solving tasks repeatedly, unlike their bolder friends.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
That's where the introverted Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) steps in, surprising everyone with a solid vocal performance that impresses her crush.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Your introverted tendency toward deep observation serves as a professional advantage here.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
According to the study, introverted mice were most likely to revisit problem-solving tasks repeatedly, unlike their bolder friends.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
That's where the introverted Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) steps in, surprising everyone with a solid vocal performance that impresses her crush.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Your introverted tendency toward deep observation serves as a professional advantage here.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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Domenica, was from Sicily and died just a few months shy of 100 years old.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 May 2025
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His grandmother is also from Sicily and died just a few months shy of 100 years old.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Its influence on the withdrawn protagonist, Jamie (played by Owen Cooper), is largely implied.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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The withdrawn San Francisco drama, about lonely nonbinary nanny and restaurant server Cass (Asia Kate Dillon), is simple in its presentation, but disguises numerous layers to its story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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