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introverting

in·tro·vert
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun, adjective in-truh-vurt; verb in-truh-vurt]
    • /noun, adjective ˈɪn trəˌvɜrt; verb ˌɪn trəˈvɜrt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun, adjective in-truh-vurt; verb in-truh-vurt]
    • /noun, adjective ˈɪn trəˌvɜrt; verb ˌɪn trəˈvɜrt/

Definitions of introverting word

  • noun introverting a shy person. 1
  • noun introverting Psychology. a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings (opposed to extrovert). 1
  • noun introverting Zoology. a part that is or can be introverted. 1
  • adjective introverting Psychology. marked by introversion. 1
  • verb with object introverting to turn inward: to introvert one's anger. 1
  • verb with object introverting Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) partly to things within the self. 1
See all 8 definitions of introverting

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Origin of introverting

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 Introverting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Introverting

introverting 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".

introverting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for introverting

verb introverting

  • revert — to return to a former habit, practice, belief, condition, etc.: They reverted to the ways of their forefathers.
  • convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
  • capsize — If you capsize a boat or if it capsizes, it turns upside down in the water.
  • renege — Cards. to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
  • backtrack — If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it.
All 23 Synonyms of introverting

Antonyms for introverting

verb introverting

  • grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
  • persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
  • remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • straighten — make straight
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
All 9 Antonyms of introverting

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