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Restrained vs Introverted - What's the difference?

restrained | introverted |

As adjectives the difference between restrained and introverted

is that restrained is held back, limited, kept in check or under control 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 restrained

is (restrain).

restrained

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
    • He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (restrain)
    • He was restrained by the straight jacket.

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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.