as in shy
not comfortable around people
a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
However, Honigman cautions that their bold energy can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for introverted guests.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Growing up in Texas, Box was an introverted kid who came to see fashion as a tool for attention.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
The boy is extremely introverted and possibly on the spectrum.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
However, Honigman cautions that their bold energy can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for introverted guests.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Growing up in Texas, Box was an introverted kid who came to see fashion as a tool for attention.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
The boy is extremely introverted and possibly on the spectrum.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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