introversion

noun

in·tro·ver·sion ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce introversion (audio)

-shən

: the act of introverting : the state of being turned inward or upon oneself or itself

introversion of an eyelash

… the introversion of the German policy-makers after World War II, seeking less of world limelight.

Ronald Kayanja

psychology : the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one's own mental life : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to one's own thoughts and feelings

Note: The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced the terms introversion, introvert, extroversion, and extrovert in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world.

As a corporate trainer I'd always received high performance ratings. … Introversion had made me a good listener which put people at ease.

Linda Harding-Bond

For all the things shyness is, there are a number of things it's not. For one, it's not simple introversion. If you stay home on a Friday night just because you prefer a good book to a loud party, you're not necessarily shy …

Jeffrey Kluger

compare extroversion

introversive

ˌin-trə-ˈvər-siv How to pronounce introversion (audio)

-ziv

adjective

introversively adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, introversion seems to be having a moment.

Jeffrey A. Hall, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Their test posits that each person leans toward either extroversion or introversion; sensing or intuition; thinking or feeling; and judging or perceiving.

Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 July 2022 Maimon pointed to cognitive issues suffered by the children — impulsivity, social awkwardness, introversion, anger issues, a lack of focus and others.

Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2022 What’s sure is that the world has awakened to introversion with the growing understanding of various personality types.

Karl Moore, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 Before joining her school’s robotics team, the Nautilus, Mariana was deeply shy, but competing for FIRST’s Chairman Award (given to the team that demonstrates the greatest service to their community) eased her out of introversion.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 The American Psychiatric Association has considered adding introversion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2022 An ambivert is a personality trait used to describe someone in the middle of the spectrum of introversion and extraversion.

Tiffany Philippou, refinery29.com, 30 Nov. 2021 The key is to recognize that introversion is an asset, not a liability.

Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

introversion

noun

in·tro·ver·sion ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən How to pronounce introversion (audio)

: the state of being turned inward or upon itself

introversion of an eyelash

: the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one's own mental life : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to one's own thoughts and feelings

Note: The psychologist C. G. Jung first introduced the terms introversion, introvert, extroversion, and extrovert in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world.

compare extroversion

单词	introversion
释义	introversion noun in·tro·ver·sion ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən -shən 1 : the act of introverting : the state of being turned inward or upon oneself or itself introversion of an eyelash … the introversion of the German policy-makers after World War II, seeking less of world limelight. Ronald Kayanja 2 psychology : the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one's own mental life : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to one's own thoughts and feelings Note: The psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced the terms introversion, introvert, extroversion, and extrovert in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world. As a corporate trainer I'd always received high performance ratings. … Introversion had made me a good listener which put people at ease. Linda Harding-Bond For all the things shyness is, there are a number of things it's not. For one, it's not simple introversion. If you stay home on a Friday night just because you prefer a good book to a loud party, you're not necessarily shy … Jeffrey Kluger compare extroversion introversive ˌin-trə-ˈvər-siv -ziv adjective introversively adverb Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, introversion seems to be having a moment. Jeffrey A. Hall, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Their test posits that each person leans toward either extroversion or introversion; sensing or intuition; thinking or feeling; and judging or perceiving. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 22 July 2022 Maimon pointed to cognitive issues suffered by the children — impulsivity, social awkwardness, introversion, anger issues, a lack of focus and others. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2022 What’s sure is that the world has awakened to introversion with the growing understanding of various personality types. Karl Moore, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 Before joining her school’s robotics team, the Nautilus, Mariana was deeply shy, but competing for FIRST’s Chairman Award (given to the team that demonstrates the greatest service to their community) eased her out of introversion. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 The American Psychiatric Association has considered adding introversion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2022 An ambivert is a personality trait used to describe someone in the middle of the spectrum of introversion and extraversion. Tiffany Philippou, refinery29.com, 30 Nov. 2021 The key is to recognize that introversion is an asset, not a liability. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin intrōversiōn-, intrōversiō "a turning inward," from intrōvertere "to turn inward" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action; (sense 2) after German Introversion — more at introvert entry 2 Note: Regarding the use of Introversion by Carl jung in psychology see note at extroversion. First Known Use 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition introversion noun in·tro·ver·sion ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən 1 : the state of being turned inward or upon itself introversion of an eyelash 2 : the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one's own mental life : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to one's own thoughts and feelings Note: The psychologist C. G. Jung first introduced the terms introversion, introvert, extroversion, and extrovert in the early 1900s to describe personality types that focus a person's energy on either the inner or outer world. compare extroversion introversion noun as in introspection Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance introspection self-involvement self-absorption self-centeredness self-concern self-analysis self-consciousness self-awareness self-recognition self-reflection rumination self-realization self-exploration self-contemplation self-fulfillment self-discovery self-scrutiny meditation self-searching self-observation self-actualization self-examination self-questioning self-knowledge contemplation self-perception self-concept soul-searching self-image reflection self-revelation
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