introvert
/ˈɪntɹoʊˌvɝt/
a person who tends to turn inward mentally and prefers solitary activities
introvert in a sentence
“As an introvert, she needed time alone to recharge after social events.”
Origin of introvert
Latin intro inward + vertere to turn, coined by psychologist Carl Jung in 1910s
Related Words
extrovert
an outgoing, socially confident person who gains energy from being around others
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a person who endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining
hedonist
a person who believes pleasure is the most important thing in life
nihilist
a person who believes life is meaningless and rejects moral principles
cynic
a person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest