introverted
adjective
in·tro·vert·ed
ˈin-trə-ˌvər-təd 
: having or suggesting the characteristics of an introvert
especially
: possessing a reserved or quiet nature typically with an inclination to solitude
It frustrates and pains me to hear so many stories about how misunderstood and overlooked most introverted people felt when they were growing up. —
Marti Olsen Laney
compare extroverted
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a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
In The Amateur, Malek, 43, plays an introverted CIA analyst who seeks revenge on the men who killed his wife, played by Brosnahan, 34.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.
—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
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introverted
adjective
in·tro·vert·ed
ˈin-trə-ˌvərt-əd
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also introvert
: having or suggesting the characteristics of an introvert
especially
: possessing a reserved or quiet nature typically with an inclination to solitude compare extroverted
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