introversion.

A disposition toward inward attention or less intensive social stimulation, often associated with preference for quieter interaction.

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Words that belong together

• trait introversion
• introversion and sociability

On the page

Her introversion shaped how she recovered after meetings, not whether she valued her colleagues.

The study distinguished introversion from anxiety about social judgment.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychology / character / human behavior. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: characterization, motivation, interpersonal behavior, self-evaluation. Disciplines: psychology, human behavior, character writing. Commonness: moderately common.