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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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
There’s enough space for everybody, even the introverted dogs.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Her friends and family often marveled at the contrast between the two: Margie’s ebullience and the more introverted Corky’s preference for a much quieter life.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
This can feel especially suffocating for introverted parents who are often drained by lively, interpersonal exchanges and energized by quiet, low-stimulation environments.
—Christian Dashiell, Parents, 25 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 13 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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