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introverted
preferring solitude to social interaction
In more detail
1. (adjective) tending to be quiet and shy, preferring to spend time alone or with a few close friends rather than in large groups
2. (adjective) focused inward on one's own thoughts and feelings rather than on external events or other people
Examples
- 1. She is quite introverted and prefers reading at home to going to parties.
- 2. His introverted nature made him think deeply about his problems before discussing them with others.
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