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introvert

[in-truh-vurt, in-truh-vurt] / ˈɪn trəˌvɜrt, ˌɪn trəˈvɜrt /
NOUN
a reserved or socially withdrawn person
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Greenspan was an enigma: a savvy political operator and ladies’ man who was also an introvert.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

“I mean, sometimes the loneliest place for someone like that is in a crowded room,” Rausch observes in recognizing the sensitivity of a fellow introvert.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

"It took some time for him to feel relaxed. His temperament is really more of an introvert player," Deschamps added.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

I took it as a compliment because I’m an introvert.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

“He was an introvert to the max. I’m an introvert, and he was more of an introvert than me.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

The results were the same for introverts and extroverts alike.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

They described them as introverts who did not have many friends.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2026

"People who live alone at any stage of their life need something like this, as do introverts, those with depression, the unemployed and others in vulnerable situations," said one user on Chinese social media.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026

The pandemic was great for introverts, sourdough bread enthusiasts, and retail stocks.

From Barron's Dec. 23, 2025

Similarly, a boatload of quiet but strong introverts may never find the common core of fiery resolve that causes the boat to explode past its competitors when all seems lost.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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