I'm sort of an introvert.
Source: tatoeba (2042261)
Introvert
/ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/
Synonyms for "introvert" (69 found)
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Closest matches (14)
Strong matches (21)
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
least public
Adverb(2 words)
less publicmost solitary person
Related words (34)
Noun(10 words)
reclusesreflective learnerreflective personreserved personschizoidsshy personsolitary personwallflowerwallflowerswritten task learner
resupinatereverserevolverotatesanguineschizoidschizothymeshysubjectivesupinatesyntonetransposeturn aboutturn aroundturn downturn inturn inside outturn outturn overturn the scale
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turn the tablesturn upside down
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ambivert, choleric, convert, cycloid, cyclothyme.
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When not to replace "introvert"
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Related word relations
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More general
14 entriesMore specific
6 entriesquiet personquiet studentreserved personreserved studentshy personshy student
Collocations
5 entriesintrovert behaviorintrovert learnerintrovert studentintrovert tendenciesintrovert traits
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
26 total sentences available.
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.
Source: tatoeba (3764029)
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Source: tatoeba (5370765)
Tom is an introvert.
Source: tatoeba (5371440)
Showing 4 of 26 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "introvert"?
Closest matches include ambivert, choleric, convert, cycloid, cyclothyme.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "introvert"?
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