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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a reserved or socially withdrawn person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

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

I didn’t want it to be this person who’s a complete introvert, nerd, not of this world, fantasizing about being this superhero.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

There was scattered applause, although some people—those of the introvert persuasion—groaned.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

It wasn't until she confessed her insecurities online that she discovered a following of fellow introverts who identified with her struggles.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

“He’s proof that the introverts sometimes can make it on top,” said Aaron Nielson, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin who clerked for Alito.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Baker's fire would add some much-needed oomph to an England team that had too many introverts for the heat of an Ashes battle in Australia.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

Office introverts want the boss to understand their plight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 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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