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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The hallmarks of extraversion include being sociable and assertive, as well as expressing more positive emotions and seeking more stimulation than the opposite personality – the more reserved and risk-averse introverts.
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Virginia Thomas, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Being an introvert isn’t a limitation.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
While others wing it, introverts rehearse.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Considering those skills, combined with other traits associated with the personality type, like being introspective and enjoying time alone, there are some jobs that might suit introverts better than others.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Virginia Thomas, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Being an introvert isn’t a limitation.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
While others wing it, introverts rehearse.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Considering those skills, combined with other traits associated with the personality type, like being introspective and enjoying time alone, there are some jobs that might suit introverts better than others.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introvert
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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