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introversion

introversion

2 6.9
A person tends to focus on inner thoughts and feel reserved around others
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntrəˈvɜrʒən/
translation icon : 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

inwardness
vsintroversion
1 7.9

A focus on your own thoughts and feelings

is a personality tendency combining inner focus with social reserve
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is a trait that adds withdrawn social behaviour to inner attention
introspectiveness
vsintroversion
8.5

Thinking carefully about your own thoughts and feelings

is broader naming a personality tendency beyond the mental act
private personality
vsintroversion
6.5

A person who keeps their thoughts and feelings to themselves

is a general trait of inner focus that also causes social withdrawal
reservedness
vsintroversion
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
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

Antonyms

extraversion
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A quality of being outgoing and confident with other people

How Introverted

withdrawal
12 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.