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introversive

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in·tro·ver·sion  (ntr-vûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1. The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
2. Psychology The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.

intro·versive (-vûrsv) adj.
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Adj.1.introversive - directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life
unsociable - not inclined to society or companionship; "an unsociable nature...shy and reserved"; "generally unsociable except with intimate friends"; "unsociable behavior"; "an unsociable neighborhood"
ambiversive - intermediate between introversive and extroversive
extraversive, extroversive - directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality


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