introverted
Preferring solitary reflection
Introverted describes a temperament oriented toward inner experience rather than external stimulation.
Introverted people tend to feel drained by extensive social interaction and recharged by solitude: She's too introverted for sales work.
The trait exists on a spectrum with extroverted, and most people fall somewhere between the extremes.
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- distantFar away or aloof
- uncommunicativeUnwilling to share thoughts
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
guarded · self-contained · private · cool · unapproachable · taciturn · unforthcoming · discreet
Uncomfortably self-conscious
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- diffidentLacking self-assurance
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- reservedRestrained in manner
reticent · meek · mousy · unassertive · hesitant · demure · shrinking · wallflower
One who avoids company
- hermitPerson choosing total seclusion
- recluseOne choosing isolation
- solitudeState of being alone
- aloneWithout others present
isolated · secluded · independent · self-sufficient · unaccompanied · homebody · stay-at-home · solo
Examining one's own mind
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
self-aware · philosophical · analytical · soul-searching · cerebral · inward-looking · ruminative · inner-directed
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- distantFar away or aloof
- uncommunicativeUnwilling to share thoughts
standoffish · guarded · self-contained · private · cool · unapproachable · taciturn · unforthcoming · discreet · reticent
bashful
Uncomfortably self-conscious
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- diffidentLacking self-assurance
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
reserved · reticent · meek · mousy · unassertive · hesitant · demure · shrinking · wallflower · nervous
loner
One who avoids company
alone · isolated · secluded · independent · self-sufficient · unaccompanied · homebody · stay-at-home · solo · private
introspective
Examining one's own mind
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
meditative · self-aware · philosophical · analytical · soul-searching · cerebral · inward-looking · ruminative · inner-directed · perceptive
soft-spoken
Speaking quietly, gently
peaceful · tranquil · serene · gentle · unassuming · low-key · mild · placid · muted · hushed
- lifestylessimple living, city life, family life, minimalism, rural life
- introvertsshy, reserved, loner, withdrawn, hermit
- temperamentscholeric, phlegmatic, melancholic, sanguine, ambivert
- mindsetsgrowth mindset, fixed mindset, mindset, abundance mindset, scarcity mindset
- demeanorbehavior, conduct, deportment, bearing, demeanor
- traitshonesty, ambitious, brave, calm, kindness
introvertedextroverted
Energized by social interaction
extraverted · outgoing · gregarious · sociable · social
introvertedoutgoing
Sociable and unreserved
expressive · animated · effusive · demonstrative · vivacious