introversion

ˌɪntrəˈvɜːrʒən

Definition

Definition of introversion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

social stylepersonality trait of being reserved

Her introversion made her prefer small gatherings.

reserve

reticence

shyness

self reflectionturning of one's attention inward

Her introversion often made her reflect deeply on personal matters..

introspection

inwardness

medical

TECH.

the action of turning inward physically

TECH.

The doctor explained the introversion of the organ.

internalization

inwardness

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Origin of introversion

Latin, intro (inward) + vertere (to turn)

Terms with introversion included in their meaning

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keep to oneself

introversion

avoid interaction with others, being introverted or solitary

retreat into one's shell

introversion

withdraw from social interactions

withdraw into one's shell

introversion

become less sociable or more shy

withdrawal into oneself

introversion

the act of becoming introverted or self-absorbed

schizothymia

psychology

personality type characterized by introversion and emotional detachment

schizothymic type

psychology

personality type with introversion and emotional coldness

Examples of introversion in a sentence

His introversion was mistaken for aloofness.
Introversion led him to enjoy solitary activities.
His introversion was mistaken for shyness.
The surgeon noted the introversion during the procedure.
Introversion of the tissue was observed in the scan.

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French:introversion, ...
German:Introversion, Einwärtsdrehung, ...
Italian:introversione, ...
Spanish:introversión, introspección, ...
Portuguese:introversão, ...
Chinese:内向性, 内省, ...
Japanese:内向性, 内省, ...
Arabic:اِنْطِوَاء, اِنْغِلاق, ...
Hebrew:מוּפְנָמוּת, פְּנִימִיּוּת, ...
Russian:интроверсия, инверсия, ...
Ukrainian:інтроверсія, ...
Hindi:अंतर्मुखता, आत्ममंथन, ...
Bengali:অন্তর্মুখিতা, অন্তর্মুখী মনোভাব, ...
Catalan:introversió, introspecció, ...
Czech:introverze, uzavřenost, ...
Danish:introversion, indadvendthed, ...
Dutch:introversie, inwaartse draaiing, ...
Greek:εσωστρέφεια, ενδοσκόπηση, ...
Hungarian:introverzió, invagináció, ...
Khmer:ភាពស្ងៀមស្ងាត់, ភាពស្ងៀមស្ងាត់ក្នុងខ្លួន, ...
Korean:내향성, 내번, ...
Persian:درون‌گرایی, درون‌نگری, ...
Polish:introwersja, obrócenie do wewnątrz, ...
Portuguese (BR):introversão, retração, ...
Romanian:introversiune, introspecție, ...
Swedish:introversion, introspektion, ...
Thai:การเก็บตัว, การหันเข้าหาตัวเอง, ...
Turkish:içe dönüklük, içedönüklük, ...
Vietnamese:tính hướng nội, sự tự suy ngẫm, ...

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Noun

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