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introversion

introversion

2 6.9
A person tends to focus on inner thoughts and feel reserved around others
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntrəˈvɜrʒən/
: introversión
  • How much truth is there in the introversion, extroversion, introvert, extrovert dichotomy?
  • introversion and extraversion
  • tendency toward introversion

How much truth is there in the introversion, extroversion, introvert, extrovert dichotomy?

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Examples

  • In a sample of orchestra students, 51 percent preferred Extraversion, while 49 percent preferred Introversion.

    Academic text (2011)
  • More importantly, introversion was related to increased use of the Internet for anonymous socialization.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Is there any relationship between the introversion of a mother and depression in a child?

    Academic text (2009)
  • All right, how do I balance introversion with public interaction?

  • And I do wonder how much of my introversion is really me, and how much of it is the safety of my preference for not being seen.

  • Research questions: What is the relationship of a mother's introversion on a child's depression?

    Academic text (2009)
  • The two poles of the first dimension are labeled as introversion and extraversion.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The attitudes of typology are described by Jung as introversion and extraversion.

    Academic text (1994)
  • However, many adults and teachers equate introversion with shyness or even autistic behavior.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Her introversion makes her prefer quiet evenings at home rather than loud parties.

Synonyms

interiority
vsintroversion
  • Literature
1 9.1

Private thoughts and feelings that a person has

is a trait that adds withdrawn social behaviour to inner attention
inwardness
vsintroversion
1 7.9

A focus on your own thoughts and feelings

is a personality tendency combining inner focus with social reserve
reservedness
vsintroversion
1 7.4

Quiet behaviour that does not show feelings or thoughts openly

is about inner thoughts and feelings more than just quiet behaviour
internality
vsintroversion
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A strong focus on your own inner thoughts, feelings, and values

is a broader personality tendency not limited to moral or ideological focus
private personality
vsintroversion
1 6.5

A person who keeps their thoughts and feelings to themselves

is a general trait of inner focus that also causes social withdrawal
introspectiveness
vsintroversion
1 8.5

Thinking carefully about your own thoughts and feelings

is broader naming a personality tendency beyond the mental act

Antonyms

extraversion
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A quality of being outgoing and confident with other people

How Introverted

withdrawal
6 6.0
introversion
2 6.9
ambiversion
  • Specialized
9.5
extraversion
  • Specialized
1 6.4

Surface Forms

introversion singular
introversions plural

Morphology

introversion = introvert (transparent) = introvert + ion

A standard nominalization of the familiar base 'introvert' that denotes the state or quality of being introverted.

Etymology

Introversion comes from intro- 'inward' and a root meaning 'to turn', the same idea behind introvert. So as a personality trait introversion means being 'turned inward' toward your own thoughts and feelings rather than outward to other people.