extroversion

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌekstrəˈvɜːrʒən/

Definition

The personality trait of being outgoing, expressive, and energized by social interaction rather than solitude.

Examples

• His natural extroversion made him the perfect candidate for a career in public relations.

• While she values her alone time, her overall extroversion drives her to seek out group activities.

• Psychologists often measure extroversion as one of the 'Big Five' core personality traits.

Synonyms of extroversion

Words with a similar meaning to extroversion:

• outgoingness
• sociability
• gregariousness
• exuberance

Antonyms of extroversion

Words with the opposite meaning to extroversion:

• introversion

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