introverts

[/ˈɪntrəvɜːrts/]
nounpl: introverts
introvertidos
1. People who tend to turn inward mentally, gaining energy from solitary activities and finding large social interactions draining
Introverts often prefer reading or working alone to attending large parties.
Os introvertidos geralmente preferem ler ou trabalhar sozinhos a participar de festas grandes.
2. Individuals characterized by a personality type that is inward-focused rather than outward-focused
Many successful introverts have built careers in writing and research.
Muitos introvertidos bem-sucedidos construíram carreiras em escrita e pesquisa.
3. People who are shy, reserved, or socially withdrawn
Introverts may struggle with networking events but excel in one-on-one conversations.
Os introvertidos podem ter dificuldade em eventos de networking, mas se destacam em conversas individuais.
In Brazil, introversion is increasingly recognized as a valid personality trait rather than a social deficiency, especially with growing awareness of personality psychology. In the USA, there has been a cultural shift acknowledging introversion as legitimate, with books like 'Quiet' by Susan Cain increasing acceptance in professional environments.
NYC Slang
quiet types, the bookish types, homebody crowd
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shy peoplereserved individualsquiet peoplewithdrawn persons
Antonyms / Antônimos
extrovertsextravertsoutgoing peoplesociable individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
introvertidos
Standard usage in psychology and everyday conversation
São Paulo
introvertidos
Common in professional and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
introvertidos
Used similarly to other regions; sometimes informally shortened
Portugal
introvertidos
Same term used in European Portuguese with identical meaning

Related Words

introversionpersonalitysocial anxietytemperamentextroversion

Related Idioms & Phrases

come out of one's shell
keep to oneself
a wall flower
in their own world
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