introvert

An inward oriented personality; one who prefers his own thoughts and activities to association with others; one primarily interested or preoccupied with self. Contrasted with extrovert.

Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)

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