introversion
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trəˈvɜr noun
1.
the act of introverting or the state of being introverted.
2.
the quality, tendency, or disposition of being introverted.
3.
Psychology.
a.
the act of directing one's interest inward or to things within the self.
b.
the state of being concerned primarily with one's own thoughts and feelings rather than with the external environment. Compare extroversion.
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introversion (ˌɪntrəˈvɜːʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | psychol the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts |
| 2. | pathol the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part |
| intro'versive | |
| —adj | |
| intro'vertive | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
introversion in·tro·ver·sion (ĭn'trə-vûr'zhən, -shən)
n.
The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.
in'tro·ver'sive (-vûr'sĭv) adj.
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Example sentences
Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, while introversion is simply the preference for less stimulation.
The value of solitude and introversion in a world that praises collaborative creativity.
It's also important to understand that introversion is different from shyness.
Neuroticism and introversion are both indicators of depression and depressive tendencies.
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