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
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a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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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
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 3 Jun. 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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