introvert.

A person who tends to focus inward and prefer quieter, less socially stimulating situations.

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Words that belong together

• an introvert
• introvert temperament

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An introvert, she enjoyed the discussion but welcomed the quiet walk home.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychology / human behavior. Forms: Singular introvert; plural introverts. 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. Commonness: moderately common.