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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a reserved or socially withdrawn person
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“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

It may be that you’re happy being an introvert.

From MarketWatch Apr. 17, 2026

But I also loved my alone time, so I guess I was an extroverted introvert.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

They were involute, introvert, indirect; they did not like questions and answers.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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

They now have a special day to recover: World Introvert Day, on Jan. 2, started in 2011 in part to help introverts recharge from all the forced cheer they’ve had to endure.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

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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