What does "introvert" mean?
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.
Introvert
/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/ adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: 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.
- Grammar: introvert is listed as adj, noun, verb.
- Nearest alternatives: ambivert, choleric, convert, cycloid.
- Useful contrasts: outrovert, most social person, extravert.
- Usage evidence: I've told him before that the best solution for him is to seek out actual friends who will console him when he needs emotional support, instead of broadcasting on Fig Hunter, for reasons everyone should know by now. He already has his introvert site! Why should he feel the need to keep talking about his feelings on Fig Hunter when he already knows what will come of it? I understand that he considers Fig Hunter his "home", and the members therein his "guests". However, Pseudo didn't conduct himself as the most gracious host, either. He argued with people and openly called them names. Whether or not he is justified in doing so is irrelevant. What matters is that he doesn't have the time to be doing things like this. Talking back at these people is a complete waste of his time, when he could and should be working on his games or art or studying for university.
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Definitions
Noun
- 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
Verb
- 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
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of introverted. alt-of, alternative
"They were noticeably more introvert, schizoid and desurgent in temperament."
Antonyms
Example
"I've told him before that the best solution for him is to seek out actual friends who will console him when he needs emotional support, instead of broadcasting on Fig Hunter, for reasons everyone should know by now. He already has his introvert site! Why should he feel the need to keep talking about his feelings on Fig Hunter when he already knows what will come of it? I understand that he considers Fig Hunter his "home", and the members therein his "guests". However, Pseudo didn't conduct himself as the most gracious host, either. He argued with people and openly called them names. Whether or not he is justified in doing so is irrelevant. What matters is that he doesn't have the time to be doing things like this. Talking back at these people is a complete waste of his time, when he could and should be working on his games or art or studying for university."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "introvert"?
Common synonyms include: ambivert, choleric, convert, cycloid, cyclothyme, cyclothymic.
How do you use "introvert" in a sentence?
I've told him before that the best solution for him is to seek out actual friends who will console him when he needs emotional support, instead of broadcasting on Fig Hunter, for reasons everyone should know by now. He already has his introvert site! Why should he feel the need to keep talking about his feelings on Fig Hunter when he already knows what will come of it? I understand that he considers Fig Hunter his "home", and the members therein his "guests". However, Pseudo didn't conduct himself as the most gracious host, either. He argued with people and openly called them names. Whether or not he is justified in doing so is irrelevant. What matters is that he doesn't have the time to be doing things like this. Talking back at these people is a complete waste of his time, when he could and should be working on his games or art or studying for university.
How do you pronounce "introvert"?
Pronounced /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/.
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.