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
Marti Olsen Laney Examples of introverted in a Sentence
a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Marshmallow centers on Morgan (played by Kue Lawrence), an introverted 12-year-old suffering from nightmares who heads to a secluded summer camp.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
To contrast, water sign seasons (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) are typically more emotional and introverted periods.
—Alice Bell, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
And for the shy or introverted, the amount of socialization is always within one’s control.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introverted
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introverted. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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introverted
adjective
in·tro·vert·ed
ˈin-trə-ˌvərt-əd
variants
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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