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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Recent Examples of introvert
It’s sometimes said that Coldplay is a band of three introverts headed by one extreme extrovert, but Buckland says that’s not entirely true.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Being in social settings can cause introverts to lose some energy.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Start with Small Events For introverts, beginning with smaller, quieter events or one-on-one settings can be a more comfortable way to ease into networking.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Being in social settings can cause introverts to lose some energy.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Start with Small Events For introverts, beginning with smaller, quieter events or one-on-one settings can be a more comfortable way to ease into networking.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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 29 Jan. 2025.
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