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Introvert vs Timid - What's the difference?

introvert | timid |

As adjectives the difference between introvert and timid

is that introvert is (of a person) who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs while timid is timid; shy.

As a noun introvert

is one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs.

introvert

English

(Extroversion and introversion)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a person) Who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs.
  • Antonyms

    * extrovert

    Derived terms

    * introversion * introversive * introverted * introverting

    See also

    * ambivert ----

    timid

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Lacking in courage or confidence.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
  • , chapter=19 citation , passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}

    Synonyms

    * fearful * timorous * shy

    Antonyms

    * daredevil * dauntless * bellicose * reckless * aggressive

    Derived terms

    * timidly