extrovert
noun
an outgoing, gregarious person who thrives in dynamic environments and seeks to maximize social engagement.
extroverts
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pluralof extrovert.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For psychologist Amanda Potter, her concern is that recruiting via competition events tend to favour extroverts, and therefore put quieter personality types at a disadvantage.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
They’ve sometimes cribbed the language of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, labeling introverts as an underrepresented group, flagging bias against introverts when hiring and promoting, and referring to extroverts who support introverts as allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
At McKinsey & Company, some consultants do “due diligence” when staffing projects, which often means looking at the balance of introverts and extroverts on a team.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2023
Even among this crowd of extroverts, some stand out.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
Both Reginald and Mary were quiet types, and Ella and I were extroverts.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
