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
Messi has always been a more introverted with the public, tolerating the stardom that accompanies his footballing career rather than embracing it.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Although naturally introverted, Sandberg performed at such a high level and carried himself with such grace that multiple local stations broadcast the funeral live on TV.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Lawrence plays Maddie Barker, a struggling thirtysomething who agrees to seduce a wealthy couple’s introverted 19-year-old (Andrew Barth Feldman) in exchange for a car.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hill House tells the story of Eleanor Vance, an introverted young woman who is resentful of having to care for her disabled mother.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
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Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Although naturally introverted, Sandberg performed at such a high level and carried himself with such grace that multiple local stations broadcast the funeral live on TV.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Lawrence plays Maddie Barker, a struggling thirtysomething who agrees to seduce a wealthy couple’s introverted 19-year-old (Andrew Barth Feldman) in exchange for a car.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Hill House tells the story of Eleanor Vance, an introverted young woman who is resentful of having to care for her disabled mother.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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Playmakers available, underused Through eight quarters of Fitch’s offense, the 49ers haven’t been shy to spread the ball around.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maddie is a great vegetarian chef, but has always been too shy to cook in front of an audience.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—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 9 Sep. 2025.
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