introvert
noun
a person who prefers calm environments, limits social engagement, or embraces a greater than average preference for solitude.
introverts
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pluralof introvert.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It wasn't until she confessed her insecurities online that she discovered a following of fellow introverts who identified with her struggles.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“He’s proof that the introverts sometimes can make it on top,” said Aaron Nielson, a law professor at the University of Texas at Austin who clerked for Alito.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
"People who live alone at any stage of their life need something like this, as do introverts, those with depression, the unemployed and others in vulnerable situations," said one user on Chinese social media.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
The pandemic was great for introverts, sourdough bread enthusiasts, and retail stocks.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
Similarly, a boatload of quiet but strong introverts may never find the common core of fiery resolve that causes the boat to explode past its competitors when all seems lost.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
