as in wallflower
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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By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast Get togethers can be miserable for introverts – marijuana can help.
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
One’s got a big appetite, the other’s a bit of an introvert.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Extroverts can also experience more mood swings than some introverts, along with feelings of intense sadness when others aren't around.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
As an introvert, Hicks says socializing and marketing the business didn’t come naturally.
—Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
One’s got a big appetite, the other’s a bit of an introvert.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Extroverts can also experience more mood swings than some introverts, along with feelings of intense sadness when others aren't around.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
As an introvert, Hicks says socializing and marketing the business didn’t come naturally.
—Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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