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Reserved vs Introverted - What's the difference?

reserved | introverted |

As adjectives the difference between reserved and introverted

is that reserved is slow to reveal emotion or opinions while introverted is possessing the characteristic property of an introvert. Preferring the internal, satisfied with self, lacking interest or comfort in social interactions.

As a verb reserved

is past tense of reserve.

reserved

English

Verb

(head)
  • (reserve)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
    • He was a quiet, reserved person.
  • (not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
    • I'm sorry, sir, but these are reserved seats.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * reservedly * reservedness

    Derived terms

    * reserved track

    See also

    * shy

    Anagrams

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    introverted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Possessing the characteristic property of an introvert. Preferring the internal, satisfied with self, lacking interest or comfort in social interactions.
    • She's very introverted . She'd rather stay home with a good book than go to a party with people.