as in wallflower
a shy or reserved person
although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office
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This can help balance the needs of introverts and extroverts, ensuring everyone contributes.
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Nora Herting, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, have described him as an introvert.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Vann describes himself as a precocious introvert who wants to learn the ways of the land.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Leaders can model this behavior by pausing after asking questions, giving introverts time to contribute without interruption.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nora Herting, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, have described him as an introvert.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Vann describes himself as a precocious introvert who wants to learn the ways of the land.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
Leaders can model this behavior by pausing after asking questions, giving introverts time to contribute without interruption.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for introvert
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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