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- [noun, adjective in-truh-vurt; verb in-truh-vurt]
- /noun, adjective ˈɪn trəˌvɜrt; verb ˌɪn trəˈvɜrt/
- /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/
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- [noun, adjective in-truh-vurt; verb in-truh-vurt]
- /noun, adjective ˈɪn trəˌvɜrt; verb ˌɪn trəˈvɜrt/
Definitions of introverted word
- noun introverted a shy person. 1
- noun introverted Psychology. a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings (opposed to extrovert). 1
- noun introverted Zoology. a part that is or can be introverted. 1
- adjective introverted Psychology. marked by introversion. 1
- verb with object introverted to turn inward: to introvert one's anger. 1
- verb with object introverted Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) partly to things within the self. 1
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Origin of introverted
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; intro- + (in)vert
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Parts of speech for Introverted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
introverted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
introverted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for introverted
adj introverted
- introspective — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
- soft-spoken — (of persons) speaking with a soft or gentle voice; mild.
- reclusive — a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
- shy — bashful; retiring.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
Antonyms for introverted
adj introverted
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- outgoing — going out; departing: outgoing trains.
adjective introverted
- excited — awakened
- extroverted — Possessing the characteristic property of an extrovert. Outgoing, comfortable in social interactions.
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