as in wallflowers
a shy or reserved person
although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office
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Recent Examples of introverts
Temperament is the precursor to personality – some people are introverts, while others are extroverts.
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Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Others said the rule unfairly targets introverts or people who simply enjoy having a quiet pint by themselves.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
To add to this, introverts gain more motivation from the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Many famous leaders are introverts Various notable business leaders have described themselves as being introverts, from Meta’s Zuckerberg, to Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates, and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Presumably introverts are less worried about them as a result.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Internet users can’t get enough of Mason’s refusal to engage with the other pups at day care, as many fellow introverts could relate.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Encourage introverts and extroverts to find their inner ambivert by sharing space in a discussion.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Yes, some people are introverts or have social anxiety, and those limits should be respected, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverts
Noun
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This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.—
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
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Pet Food Dry pet food has a high protein content that mice love.—
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In our marketing, the Get-Ready Yeti and the gifting mice Lenny, Berry, and Merry have become breakout stars.—
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“Introverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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