EXTROVERSION Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

extroversion

noun

variants or extraversion

Definition of extroversion

as in boldness

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Recent Examples of extroversion Individual social needs vary based on personality and levels of introversion or extroversion. — Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 A lot of advice for introverts in the workforce says to fake extroversion to succeed — but that's not the answer. — Goldie Chan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025 Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 On personality tests, athletes typically score at least average in extroversion, openness and agreeableness, and high in conscientiousness. — Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extroversion

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Noun

As McQueen is about to call the police something in her raw honesty, her boldness, intrigues him.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Shankly accepted the boldness, Ashman sighed and football had its first example of many of Keegan’s awareness of his financial worth.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of boldness

Noun

There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of brashness

Noun

That Broadway play, penned by Jordan Harrison, deals with the potential (if that’s the word) for AI to offer companionship for seniors.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
While there are many women seeking casual adventures, most turn to the apps for true companionship.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of companionship

Noun

Along with a brief moment of tenderness Sara experiences with her class’s resident dork, this feminine camaraderie makes for a nugget of niceness in a sea of despair.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
But life on an island also inspires a scrappy, home-town camaraderie.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of camaraderie

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