introverts

plural of introvert
as in wallflowers
a shy or reserved person although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office

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Recent Examples of introverts Yes, some people are introverts or have social anxiety, and those limits should be respected, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 For introverts or busy-bees, there's a lot less social interaction at a touchless car wash, too. Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2025 While extroverts often perform best in collaborative, energetic spaces, introverts frequently do their most thoughtful work in quieter, less stimulating settings. Jennifer Kamara, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The best trips for introverts Since introverts recharge in their own company and often prefer deeper conversations over casual small talk, certain destinations engender that more than others. Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 12 Aug. 2025 When a group of doctors meets to discuss a difficult case, which is common in large hospitals, some of the smartest people in the room may be introverts and their voices might not be heard, says Lungren. IEEE Spectrum, 13 Sep. 2018

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“Introverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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