introverted

adjective
UK: /ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd/
US: /ˈɪntroʊvɜːrtɪd/

  1. Shy and reserved person who prefer spending time alone than with other peoples.

    1. My brother is introverted, he likes reading books.
    2. She is quite introverted and rarely speaks to strangers on the train.

  2. Describing someone who tends to focus more on their own thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation.

    1. He's an introverted artist, pouring his emotions onto canvas.
    2. Many successful writers are introverted, spending hours crafting stories alone.

Synonyms

shy withdrawn reserved
introverted noun

  1. A person characterized by introversion; someone who is predominantly inward-focused and enjoys spending time alone.

    1. She is introverted, but she has a strong opinions.
    2. As an introverted, he finds large parties overwhelming and exhausting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "introverted" in English means: Shy and reserved person who prefer spending time alone than with other peoples., Describing someone who tends to focus more on their own thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation..

The phonetic transcription of "introverted" is /ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd/ in British English and /ˈɪntroʊvɜːrtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "introverted": shy, withdrawn, reserved.

Example usage of "introverted": "My brother is introverted, he likes reading books.". More examples on the page.