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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a reserved or socially withdrawn person
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Padilla, who describes himself as a natural introvert, says he liked the Lakehouse session on networking, something the firm says will be even more important for younger employees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Stokes' on-field presence is equal in size to Botham's and Flintoff's, yet he is more of an introvert off it.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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 may be that you’re happy being an introvert.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 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

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

"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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