introvert — A person who tends to turn inward mentally, preferring solitary activities and getting energy from being alone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who tends to turn inward mentally, preferring solitary activities and getting energy from being alone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntrəvɜːrt/
Example Sentences
- The introvert brought a book to the wedding reception just in case the small talk became unbearable.
- Being an introvert doesn't mean being antisocial; it means recharging through solitude.
- The introvert's idea of a perfect Friday night: pajamas, pizza, and zero human interaction.
introvert
NOUN[/ˈɪntrəvɜːrt/]
A person who tends to turn inward mentally, preferring solitary activities and getting energy from being alone
A person who focuses more on inner thoughts than external social interaction.
INTRO(inward) + VERT(turn) — an introvert is simply someone whose energy naturally turns inward to recharge.
The introvert won't convert — alone time is the best dessert.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term was coined by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung in 1916, derived from Latin roots meaning 'turned inward'. It describes the psychological orientation where mental energy is directed toward one's inner world rather than external stimuli.
Breakdown
intro- (inward, toward the inside) + -vert (turn, from Latin vertere meaning to turn). The word literally means 'turned inward'.
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📝Examples
“The introvert brought a book to the wedding reception just in case the small talk became unbearable.”
“Being an introvert doesn't mean being antisocial; it means recharging through solitude.”
“The introvert's idea of a perfect Friday night: pajamas, pizza, and zero human interaction.”
“Many successful leaders are introverts who think before they speak.”
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