Refine this word faster
Introvert
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of introverted. alt-of, alternative
"They were noticeably more introvert, schizoid and desurgent in temperament."
- 1 An organ or other body part that is or can be turned inside out, especially an anterior portion of some annelid worms capable of retraction.
"Important distinctions which obtain amongst the various ‘introverts’ or intro- and e-versible tubes so frequently met with in animal bodies."
- 2 (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts wordnet
- 3 An introverted person: one who is considered more thoughtful than social, with a personality more inwardly than outwardly directed; one who often prefers to have time in non-social situations.
"An Extravert can hardly conceive the necessity which compels the Introvert to conquer the world by means of a system."
- 4 A reserved person. figuratively, proscribed
- 1 To turn inwards.; To think about internal or spiritual matters.
"[…] the Soul being straight, introverted […] into itself, and easily conforming to God's will and time […]"
- 2 turn inside wordnet
- 3 To turn inwards.; To withdraw an organ or body part within itself or its base.
"His awkward gait, his introverted toes, Bent knees, round shoulders, and dejected looks […]"
- 4 fold inwards wordnet
Etymology
From New Latin intrōvertere, from intro- (“within”) and vertere (“to turn”). Popularized as a psychological term by the German works of Carl Jung. By surface analysis, intro- + -vert.
From New Latin intrōvertere, from intro- (“within”) and vertere (“to turn”). Popularized as a psychological term by the German works of Carl Jung. By surface analysis, intro- + -vert.
From New Latin intrōvertere, from intro- (“within”) and vertere (“to turn”). Popularized as a psychological term by the German works of Carl Jung. By surface analysis, intro- + -vert.
See also for "introvert"
Next best steps
Mini challenge
Unscramble this word: introvert