What does "Introvert" mean?

A person who prefers solitude and gains energy from being alone Someone who finds social situations draining and needs alone time to recharge. Opposite of extrovert.

How do you use "Introvert" in a sentence?

I'm an introvert—need my alone time. Total introvert. Being an introvert isn't being antisocial. Introverts unite... separately.

Introvert

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Meaning: A person who prefers solitude and gains energy from being alone

内向的人

Introvertido/a

内向的な人

내향적인 사람

Someone who finds social situations draining and needs alone time to recharge. Opposite of extrovert.

一个发现社交场合耗费精力、需要独处来恢复能量的人。外向的对立面。

Alguien que encuentra agotadoras las situaciones sociales y necesita tiempo a solas para recargar energías. Opuesto a extrovertido.

社交的な状況で疲れを感じ、一人の時間で充電が必要な人。外向型の反対。

사교적인 상황이 에너지를 소모시키며 혼자만의 시간으로 재충전이 필요한 사람. 외향형의 반대.

Examples

I'm an introvert—need my alone time.
我是内向型的——需要独处时间。
Soy introvertido—necesito mi tiempo a solas.
私は内向的で、一人の時間が必要。
나는 내향적이라 혼자만의 시간이 필요해.
Total introvert.
完全是内向型。
Totalmente introvertido.
完全な内向型。
완전 내향형.
Being an introvert isn't being antisocial.
内向不等于反社会。
Ser introvertido no es ser antisocial.
内向的は反社会的じゃない。
내향적인 것은 반사회적인 것과 다르다.
Introverts unite... separately.
内向者团结起来...分开地。
Introvertidos, únanse... por separado.
内向型よ、集まれ...別々に。
내향형이여, 모여라... 따로따로.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪntrəvɜːt/

Usage Guide

Context: personality, self-description, psychology

Tone: descriptive, neutral

✓ Do Say

I'm an introvert.
我是内向型
Soy introvertido
私は内向型
나는 내향적이야.
Total introvert.
完全内向
Totalmente introvertido
完全に内向的
완전 내향형.
Introverted.
内向的
Introvertido
内向的な
내향적인.

✗ Don't Say

Not the same as shy
不等于害羞
No es lo mismo que tímido
シャイとは違う
수줍음과 같은 뜻이 아님
Not negative
不是负面的
No es negativo
ネガティブではない
부정적인 의미가 아님

Common Mistakes

Introvert ≠ shy or antisocial
About energy, not social ability

Origin & History

Psychological term from Carl Jung, now common personality descriptor.

Etymology: From Latin intro (inward) + vertere (turn)

First recorded: Psychological term from early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Early 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Psychology and self-help; Modern identity discussions

Regional notes: Universal term from psychology.

Variations

IntrovertIntrovertedTotal introvert