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 kinky pic from British first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton follows the burgeoning odd-couple pairing of the handsome and charismatic Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) and introverted but curious Colin (Harry Melling).
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 May 2025
In it, introverted teen Si-eun (played in the drama by Park Ji-hoon) arrives as a new student at Eunjang High School, and is almost immediately targeted by class bully Choi Hyo-man (Crash Landing on You’s Yoo Su-bin).
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
This gives introverted employees a chance to showcase their strengths in a low-pressure setting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The new character is described in casting materials as an introverted high-school student.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 May 2025
In it, introverted teen Si-eun (played in the drama by Park Ji-hoon) arrives as a new student at Eunjang High School, and is almost immediately targeted by class bully Choi Hyo-man (Crash Landing on You’s Yoo Su-bin).
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
This gives introverted employees a chance to showcase their strengths in a low-pressure setting.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The new character is described in casting materials as an introverted high-school student.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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However, Wicked arrived on Peacock on March 21, just shy of four months after the film opened in theaters.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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People become irritable, withdrawn, or hyper-independent.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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