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
This gives introverted employees a chance to showcase their strengths in a low-pressure setting.
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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
Your introverted tendency toward deep observation serves as a professional advantage here.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Pixar’s latest original feature follows an introverted 11-year-old alien fanatic who is mistaken for the ambassador of Earth—and gets beamed up to outer space for the adventure of a lifetime.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
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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
Your introverted tendency toward deep observation serves as a professional advantage here.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Pixar’s latest original feature follows an introverted 11-year-old alien fanatic who is mistaken for the ambassador of Earth—and gets beamed up to outer space for the adventure of a lifetime.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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Allen also hasn't been shy with his praise for his now-wife, particularly her support of his football career.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Instead of crunch, there’s an intense smoke flavor that’s just shy of overpowering, and a denseness similar to ham.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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For children, especially, these stressors can quickly lead to meltdowns or withdrawn behavior.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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My main criticism is its withdrawn camera, which is set too far away from the action in most stages.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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