extrovert
Definition
Adjective:
- Being concerned with the social and physical environment: Describes a personality type that is outgoing, sociable, and energized by interaction with other people and the external world.
Noun:
- (Psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings: An individual whose personality is characterized by the adjective form; someone who is outgoing and derives energy from being around others.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She has a very extrovert personality and loves attending large parties.
- His extrovert nature makes him an excellent salesperson.
Noun:
- As an extrovert, he finds solitary work draining.
- The team needs an extrovert to handle public relations.
Advanced Usage
- In psychological typology: The term is often used in contrast to "introvert" within frameworks like those proposed by Carl Jung.
- Jungian theory categorizes individuals along a spectrum from extrovert to introvert.
Variants and Related Words
- Extroverted (adj): An alternative, more common adjectival form with the same meaning.
- He is very extroverted and friendly.
- Extroversion (n): The quality or state of being extroverted.
- Her extroversion is evident in her large circle of friends.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Outgoing, sociable, gregarious, unreserved.
- Noun: Socializer, gregarious person.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Introverted, shy, reserved, withdrawn.
- Noun: Introvert.
Adjective
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being concerned with the social and physical environment
Noun
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(psychology) a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
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