introverted
adjective
in·tro·vert·ed ˈin-trə-ˌvər-təd 
: having or suggesting the characteristics of an introvert
especially : possessing a reserved or quiet nature typically with an inclination to solitude
It frustrates and pains me to hear so many stories about how misunderstood and overlooked most introverted people felt when they were growing up. 
Marti Olsen Laney
compare extroverted Marti Olsen Laney 
Synonyms
- backward
- bashful
- coy
- demure
- diffident
- modest
- recessive
- retiring
- self-effacing
- sheepish
- shy
- withdrawn
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Word History
Etymology
past participle of introvert entry 2, in psychological sense in part as translation of German introvertiert
Note: Regarding use in psychology see note at extroversion.
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
introverted
adjective
in·tro·vert·ed ˈin-trə-ˌvərt-əd
variants also introvert
ˈin-trə-ˌvərt
: having or suggesting the characteristics of an introvert
especially : possessing a reserved or quiet nature typically with an inclination to solitude compare extroverted
introverted
adjective
as in shy
not comfortable around people a quiet, introverted child who likes to sit at home and read books Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- shy
- withdrawn
- diffident
- bashful
- lone
- sheepish
- retiring
- antisocial
- self-effacing
- reserved
- demure
- recessive
- coy
- embarrassed
- backward
- unsociable
- unassertive
- awkward
- modest
- unsocial
- uptight
- unadventurous
- inhibited
- self-conscious
- uneasy
- lone-wolf
- unenterprising
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- extroverted
- extraverted
- outgoing
- social
- gregarious
- sociable
- immodest
- companionable
- convivial
- forceful
- boon
- bold
- uninhibited
- clubbable
- dashing
- clubable
- unreserved
- brash
- forward
- overbold