adj
introverted
adj
1
Quiet and reflective by nature, preferring one's own thoughts or small groups over large social gatherings.
"He's quite introverted and recharges by spending time alone."
"Introverted employees may need quiet space to focus."
How to Use Introverted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who is inward-focused and often prefers solitude to socializing.
Common mistake
Introverted doesn't mean shy or unfriendly — it just means someone draws energy from being alone rather than from being around people.
Easily confused with
extroverted
Common pairings
introverted personality
naturally introverted
Word Forms
more introverted comparative, most introverted superlative
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Etymology
From introvert + -ed.