introvert

Definitions

A person who is predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.

A shy, reticent person who typically prefers spending time alone or in small groups.

Examples

As an introvert, she prefers spending her Friday nights reading a book rather than going to a loud party.

Although he is a natural introvert, he has learned how to give confident presentations at work.

Synonyms

shy person loner wallflower recluse withdrawn individual reserved person

Antonyms

extrovert social butterfly outgoing person gregarious individual life of the party