INTROVERT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INTROVERT?

Need another word that means the same as “introvert”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “introvert” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Introvert” are: recluse, hermit, solitary, misanthrope, outsider, invaginate

Introvert as a Noun

Definitions of "Introvert" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “introvert” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A shy, reticent person.
• A person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
• (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts.
• A person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts.

Synonyms of "Introvert" as a noun (5 Words)

hermit	A hummingbird found in the shady lower layers of tropical forests, foraging along a regular route.
misanthrope	Someone who dislikes people in general. Scrooge wasn t the mean spirited misanthrope most of us believe him to be.
outsider	Someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group. To the outsider glitzy fashion shows may seem an outrageous extravagance.
recluse	A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. She has turned into a virtual recluse.
solitary	One who lives in solitude. He had something of the solitary about him.

Introvert as a Verb

Definitions of "Introvert" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “introvert” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Fold inwards.
• Turn inside.

Synonyms of "Introvert" as a verb (1 Word)

invaginate

Fold inwards. Some organs can invaginate.

Usage Examples of "Introvert" as a verb

• He introverted his feelings.

Associations of "Introvert" (30 Words)

bashful	Disposed to avoid notice blate is a Scottish term for bashful. Don t be bashful about telling folk how you feel.
cagey	Characterized by great caution and wariness. A cagey avoidance of a definite answer.
coy	Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures. She treated him to a coy smile of invitation.
demure	(of clothing) giving a modest appearance. A demure young lady.
diffident	Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed.
eschew	Deliberately avoid using; abstain from. He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence.
fainthearted	Lacking conviction or boldness or courage.
inarticulate	Not expressed in words. Inarticulate beasts.
introspection	The examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes. Quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.
introspective	Characterized by or given to introspection. He grew withdrawn and introspective.
introversion	The tendency to be concerned with one’s own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. We expected our sample to show elevated neuroticism and introversion.
introverted	Of, denoting, or typical of an introvert.
irresolute	Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain. The committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute.
lowliness	A position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation.
modesty	Formality and propriety of manner. With typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others.
passive	The passive voice. Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself.
passivity	Acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance. The perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive.
personality	The complex of all the attributes–behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental–that characterize a unique individual. She is a Hollywood personality.
reclusive	Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. Sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree.
reserved	Marked by self-restraint and reticence-Victoria Sackville-West. He is a reserved almost taciturn man.
restrained	(of colour, decoration, etc.) not excessively showy or ornate; understated. His restrained gentlemanly voice.
reticent	Temperamentally disinclined to talk. She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs.
retiring	Not arrogant or presuming. A gentle retiring person who avoided conflict.
shy	(of a plant) not bearing flowers or fruit well or prolifically. The shares are 29p shy of their flotation price.
taciturn	Habitually reserved and uncommunicative. After such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose.
timid	Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Whitewater rafting is not for the timid.
timorous	Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence. A timorous voice.
unassertive	Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence. His bland and unassertive personal style.
uncommunicative	Unwilling to talk or impart information. The uncommunicative Emily disappeared.
withdrawn	Withdrawn from society seeking solitude. When her husband died she became very withdrawn.