introvert

adjective/ˈɪntroʊvɜrt/

Frequency rank: #14,212 most common English word

Meaning

a person who tends to focus on their own thoughts and feelings and prefers calm, less stimulating environments.

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Example sentence

My colleague is quiet at parties because she is naturally introvert.

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