as in shy
not comfortable around people
a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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Recent Examples of introverted
Armstrong plays the new slayer — an introverted high-school student named Nova — in the untitled Buffyverse project, which Gellar executive produces in addition to reprising her signature role as Buffy Summers.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Each week, the villagers gather to meet Matteo, an introverted 15 year old.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 July 2025
Socialization is still important, even for introverted dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
It can be learned, and some effective approaches may even favor the introverted among us.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Each week, the villagers gather to meet Matteo, an introverted 15 year old.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 July 2025
Socialization is still important, even for introverted dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
It can be learned, and some effective approaches may even favor the introverted among us.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverted
Adjective
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Florida’s wildlife commissioners set aside pleas and arguments from black bear advocates today and approved a December hunt of the state’s shy but increasingly troublesome species.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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And as the Phillies look for a solution, the manager won't be shy about his expectations for composure on the mound.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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