introverted

/ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɪntrəvɜːrtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈin-trə-ˌvər-təd/ (ame, mw)

introverted — adjective

  • introvertedpositive
  • more introvertedcomparative
  • most introvertedsuperlative

1. describes someone who feels most comfortable and energized when alone or with a

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes someone who feels most comfortable and energized when alone or with a small number of people they know well, rather than in large or noisy groups

例句

As an introverted child, Devika often preferred reading alone to playing team games.

Darius is quite introverted, so he felt drained after the team-building workshop.

quite + introverted for degree

同義詞
  • reserved

    focuses on the outward behaviour of restraint, not the inner preference for solitude

  • quiet

    broader and less specific; can describe a temporary state rather than a personality trait

  • withdrawn

    more negative in tone; implies avoidance or emotional distance, not just a preference

反義詞
  • extroverted

    the direct opposite; describes someone who gains energy from being around many people

  • outgoing

    emphasises friendliness and sociability rather than the energy-orientation contrast

文法句型

be + introverted

seem + introverted

introverted + noun

用法筆記

Often confused with 'shy,' but introversion is a preference for quieter, less stimulating environments, while shyness involves fear of negative social judgment.

常見錯誤

❌She is introverted, so she hates people.
✅She is introverted, so she prefers small gatherings to big parties.
💡being introverted does not mean disliking people; it means preferring less social stimulation.
❌He is introverted to make friends.
✅He is introverted, but he still enjoys having a few close friends.
💡introverted is an adjective, not a verb; use 'be + introverted'.