as in shy
not comfortable around people
a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books
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Without the Argentinian’s presence, the team becomes discernibly more introverted.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Donatello is introverted and analytically-minded, whereas Raphael is impulsive and hard-headed, often to the detriment of the team.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Be your introverted self during Silent Book Club at The Slowdown Coffee Co.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
In brainstorming sessions, extroverts often share numerous ideas, creating a foundation of concepts, while more open or introverted team members analyze and refine these ideas into creative solutions.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Donatello is introverted and analytically-minded, whereas Raphael is impulsive and hard-headed, often to the detriment of the team.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
Be your introverted self during Silent Book Club at The Slowdown Coffee Co.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
In brainstorming sessions, extroverts often share numerous ideas, creating a foundation of concepts, while more open or introverted team members analyze and refine these ideas into creative solutions.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for introverted
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“Introverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverted. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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