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
Lurker, written and directed by Alex Russell (Beef, The Bear), is a psychological thriller that follows an introverted 20-something retail clerk, Matthew (Théodore Pellerin), who encounters Oliver (Archie Madekwe), a popular and charismatic musician.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Lindsey, being introverted, decided not to submit an application but Knapp followed through.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
That means an introverted parent who feels social pressure to buy many gifts for their shy and easily overwhelmed child may be inadvertently causing stress.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Bi described himself to me as still an essentially introverted person.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Lindsey, being introverted, decided not to submit an application but Knapp followed through.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
That means an introverted parent who feels social pressure to buy many gifts for their shy and easily overwhelmed child may be inadvertently causing stress.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Bi described himself to me as still an essentially introverted person.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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Kristian Houston was a shy, nervous child who was afraid to speak in front of a crowd.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue in the southerly direction, appreciating the gnarled coast live oaks and sound of shy red-eared sliders plopping off their logs into the water.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Flynns’ pompous neighbor, Jim Doherty, a divorcé with a withdrawn, unpleasant son, encourages Catherine’s artistic rebirth.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Off-screen, Affleck has a slightly rougher star persona, while Damon’s can be a little more withdrawn and intellectual.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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