extrospective
- adjective
- /ɛkstrəˈspɛktɪv/
- Her extrospective approach made her very aware of her environment.
Examples
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The seminar encouraged students to become more extrospective and attentive to others.
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Unlike his extrospective friends, Mark often lost himself in thought.
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He is very extrospective and loves to travel.
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Don't be so extrospective all the time!
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Her extrospective attitude helped her notice the beauty of the city around her.
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The extrospective nature of the workshop encouraged participants to engage with their surroundings actively.
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Being extrospective, she often focused on the needs and feelings of others in her group.
Synonyms
Enjoys being with other people and feels confident in social situations
A person who enjoys meeting and talking with people
Someone who gets energy from being with other people and likes meeting new people
Outgoing and interested in other people and activities
A person who likes being with other people and meeting new people
To enjoy being with other people and taking part in social activities like parties or group work
A person who likes being with others and meeting new people
Being outgoing and enjoying time with other people
Antonyms
How Outward
Surface Forms
Morphology
extrospective = extrospect (semi-transparent) = extro + spect + ive
Formed regularly from the verb 'extrospect' + '-ive', but 'extrospect' and the combining element 'spect' may be unfamiliar to many learners.
Etymology
Extrospective is made from the parts extro- meaning 'outside' and -spective meaning 'to look', the same idea you see in inspect or spectator. So, to be extrospective is to pay attention to the outer world and other people rather than looking into your own mind.