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
The new character is described in casting materials as an introverted high-school student.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurs can be introverted and emotionally intentional, while having palpable outcomes from their endeavors.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
More Michael Owens/Getty Images Leonard has always been regarded as an enigma because of his chronic injury problems and his extremely introverted (and some would say odd) personality.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This contrast between an introverted first impression and an unexpectedly energetic nature adds depth to her character, making her approachable yet intriguing.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Entrepreneurs can be introverted and emotionally intentional, while having palpable outcomes from their endeavors.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
More Michael Owens/Getty Images Leonard has always been regarded as an enigma because of his chronic injury problems and his extremely introverted (and some would say odd) personality.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This contrast between an introverted first impression and an unexpectedly energetic nature adds depth to her character, making her approachable yet intriguing.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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The Broncos took possession at the 5-minute mark in the second half, converted one third down and then were stopped one yard shy on their next third down.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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One model skipped, some walked barefoot, others were shy.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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