Meaning
introverted, shy
- quiet and reserved in social situations
- more focused on thoughts and feelings than on social activity
In a sentence
Mio fratello è molto introverso con gli sconosciuti.
My brother is very introverted with strangers.
Sei sempre stato così introverso a scuola?
Have you always been this introverted at school?
Non sono introversa, ma parlo poco all'inizio.
I'm not introverted, but I speak little at first.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| introverso | masculine · singular |
| introversa | feminine · singular |
| introversi | masculine · plural |
| introverse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for personality, not just temporary shyness.
- Not the same as timido: introverso is more stable as a character trait.
- Agrees in gender and number: introverso, introversa, introversi, introverse.