introversion

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About 60% of the U.S. population report a preference for introversion, according to Myers-Briggs Co., the company known for a personality-assessment test that begins by separating the Is from the Es.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

“Do they force musicians toward introversion and introspection or push back against that? Is that tension even allowed to exist?” he asked himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

Newcastle's management were keen that each signing fitted the ethos of togetherness and team spirit, but the player's introversion is certainly no longer a hindrance to his performances.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

For example, classical musicians typically score highly on introversion, which partly accounts for their ability to focus on the solitary practice necessary for developing technique before engaging in ensemble playing.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2023

Their lives didn’t naturally intersect quite the same way, and Leila’s introversion didn’t invite much else.

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