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The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.
Susan Cain

Meaning of "introversion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INTROVERSION

introversion  [ˌɪntrəˈvɜːʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTROVERSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Introversion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INTROVERSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

introversion

Extraversion and introversion

The trait of extraversion–introversion is a central dimension of human personality theories. The terms introversion and extraversion were first popularized by Carl Jung, although both the popular understanding and psychological age differ from his original intent. Extraversion tends to be manifested in outgoing, talkative, energetic behavior, whereas introversion is manifested in more reserved and solitary behavior. Virtually all comprehensive models of personality include these concepts in various forms. Examples include the Big Five model, Jung's analytical psychology, Hans Eysenck's three-factor model, Raymond Cattell's 16 personality factors, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, and the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator. Extroversion and introversion are typically viewed as a single continuum. Thus, to be high on one it is necessary to be low on the other. Carl Jung and the authors of the Myers–Briggs provide a different perspective and suggest that everyone has both an extraverted side and an introverted side, with one being more dominant than the other.

Definition of introversion in the English dictionary

The definition of introversion in the dictionary is the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts. Other definition of introversion is the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTROVERSION


animadversion
ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən
anteversion
ˌæntɪˈvɜːʃən
antisubversion
æntɪsəbˈvɜːʃən
aversion
əˈvɜːʃən
bioconversion
ˌbaɪəʊkənˈvɜːʃən
conversion
kənˈvɜːʃən
diversion
daɪˈvɜːʃən
extraversion
ˌɛkstrəˈvɜːʃən
extroversion
ˌɛkstrəˈvɜːʃən
interconversion
ˌɪntəkənˈvɜːʃən
inversion
ɪnˈvɜːʃən
lateroversion
ˌlætərəʊˈvɜːʃən
perversion
pəˈvɜːʃən
reconversion
ˌriːkənˈvɜːʃən
retroversion
ˌrɛtrəʊˈvɜːʃən
reversion
rɪˈvɜːʃən
seroconversion
ˌsɪərəʊkənˈvɜːʃən
subversion
səbˈvɜːʃən
transversion
trænzˈvɜːʃən
version
ˈvɜːʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTROVERSION

introjection
introjective
intromission
intromit
intromitted
intromittent
intromitting
intron
introrse
introrsely
introspect
introspection
introspective
introspectively
introspectiveness
introsusception
introversible
introversively
introvert
introverted

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTROVERSION

American Standard Version
aspersion
barn conversion
commission
cover version
dispersion
emersion
energy conversion
eversion
excursion
immersion
incursion
King James Version
recursion
Revised Standard Version
Revised Version
submersion
the Authorized Version
the Dispersion
the King James Version
torsion

Synonyms and antonyms of introversion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «introversion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTROVERSION

Find out the translation of introversion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of introversion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «introversion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

内向
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

introversión
570 millions of speakers

English

introversion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंतर्मुखता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الانطواء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

интроверсия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

introversão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্তর্মুখিতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

introversion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Introversi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Introvertiertheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

内向
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

내향성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Introversion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hướng nội
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அகமுகமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंतर्मुखता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

içe dönüklük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

introversione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

introwersja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

интроверсия
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

introversiune
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εσωστρέφεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

introversie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slutenhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innadvendthet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of introversion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTROVERSION»

The term «introversion» is regularly used and occupies the 99.627 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTROVERSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about introversion

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7 QUOTES WITH «INTROVERSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word introversion.
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Susan Cain
What's interesting is relative levels of introversion tend to stay the same. If you went back to your reunion from school, you would probably find that if you ranked everyone in your class into terms of levels of introversion and extroversion you'd still be the same rank.
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Susan Cain
Many people believe that introversion is about being antisocial, and that's really a misperception. Because actually it's just that introverts are differently social. So they would prefer to have a glass of wine with a close friend as opposed to going to a loud party full of strangers.
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Susan Cain
All personality traits have their good side and their bad side. But for a long time, we've seen introversion only through its negative side and extroversion mostly through its positive side.
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Susan Cain
The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.
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Susan Cain
Shyness is inherently uncomfortable; introversion is not. The traits do overlap, though psychologists debate to what degree.
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Laurie Helgoe
Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much of it, which explains why the introvert is ready to leave a party after an hour and the extravert gains steam as the night goes on.
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Laurie Helgoe
Introverts prefer introversion; we tend to gain energy by reflecting and expend energy when interacting. Extroverts have the opposite preference; they tend to gain energy by interacting and expend energy while reflecting.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTROVERSION»

Discover the use of introversion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to introversion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop ...
The book that started the Quiet Revolution At least one-third of the people we know are introverts.
Susan Cain, 2012
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop ...
A former Wall Street attorney, business coach and creator of ThePowerofIntroverts.com demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in today's culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal ...
Susan Cain, 2012
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Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop ...
In Quiet, the international bestseller, Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts.
Susan Cain, 2012
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Extroversion/introversion in Foreign Language Learning: ...
This book explores how learners' personalities influence foreign language learning in Japan.
Natsumi Wakamoto, 2009
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Celebrating Introversion: Unwrapping Your True Presence
In Celebrating Introversion, author Tonia Collins informs readers and dispels myths about introverted personalities.
Tonia Collins, 2009
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Encyclopedia of Creativity
What follows is a review of some of the evidence for a biological basis for a trait closely related to autonomy, namely, introversion. Introversion is a tendency to want to be alone and away from social stimulation, which is closely tied to the ...
Mark A. Runco, Steven R. Pritzker, 1999
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Psychobiology of Personality
Eysenck (1947, 1967) traced the history of the introversion-extraversion construct back to Galen's 2nd-century types. These types were based on the "humors" of the body: phlegmatic, sanguine, melancholic, and choleric. The ancient Greeks ...
Marvin Zuckerman, 2005
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Negative Affect, Introversion, and Physiological Markers of ...
Related to EX/introversion, social relationships appear to be closely related to CVD risks (e.g. Rosanski et al., 1999). Lack of social support may act on the autonomic nervous system causing adverse cardiac events, or indirectly through  ...
Luci A. Martin, 2008
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Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology
The first questionnaire measure of E–I developed on this principle, the Inventory of Factors STDCR, was published by Guilford in 1940 and included social introversion and thinking introversion factors as two of five basic personality traits.
Charles Spielberger, 2004
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Individual Differences in Children and Adolescents
23. Extraversion/introversion. and. reward/. punishment. C.V.. Col. lard. Personality dimension of individual differences A dimension is a defined aspect' of personality conceptualized as a line on which individuals can be ranked according to ...
Donald H. Saklofske, Sybil B. G. Eysenck, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTROVERSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term introversion is used in the context of the following news items.
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What It's Like When You're Outgoing, But Painfully Shy On The Inside
My bouts of outgoingness are matched by extreme phases of introversion. I go through longs stretches of time embodying my inner-homebody, ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
2
Is your child an introvert or an extrovert? - Eco Child's Play
I see introversion as a potentially positive characteristic of someone comfortable with their being and grounded in the presence. I look at my ... «Eco Child's Play, Jul 15»
3
Album Reviews: Alan Jackson, Tame Impala, Jason Isbell and more
... unplugs Tame Impala from most of its psychedelic-rock connections and tunes into the dance floor, although his introversion — personal and, ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Play a hacking game that uses “real” hacking - Lazygamer.net
Perhaps you'll recall Introversion's Uplink, a little game that attempted – and largely succeeded – in giving players a great game all about ... «Lazygamer, Jul 15»
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Cell Phones and Depression Severity Intrigue Scientists | Guardian …
No evidence of introversion was apparent. Larger studies are needed to replicate results. The duplication of this type of study can produce ... «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jul 15»
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It's Always The Quiet Ones: People Who Talk Less Really Are Smarter
It's also important to understand that introversion is different from shyness. Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, while introversion is simply ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
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Office charmer: Tips for faking charisma at work | City A.M.
Introversion can be countered by paying exclusive attention to your colleagues in conversation. You don't need to say much – even a sincere ... «City A.M., Jul 15»
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Harper Lee's “Go Set a Watchman” is a somber yet prolific coming-of …
The 76-year-old is humorous, introspective to the point of introversion, patient and giving to those closest to him. This makes the chapter when ... «UT The Daily Texan, Jul 15»
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'CIOs don't have the right skills to become CEO,' says website co …
"I think that CIOs tend to be by nature introverted people, that's not to say introversion is a bad thing, but they are people who tend to like ... «Computing, Jul 15»
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Cracking Classics: A Newbie's Guide To Paranoia Agent, Episode …
... seeking to marry someone noninvasive and accepting enough of her initial introversion. And so is the dance of Harumi Chono and Maria, two ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»

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