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Extroversion: meaning, definitions and examples

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extroversion

 

[ ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

Extroversion is a personality trait characterized by outgoing, sociable, and talkative behavior. Extroverts typically enjoy socializing, meeting new people, and engaging in various activities with others.

Synonyms

outgoingness, sociability, talkativeness

Examples of usage

  • His extroversion made him the life of the party.
  • She thrived in her extroversion, always seeking out new social opportunities.
  • Extroversion can be an asset in careers that require frequent interaction with others.
  • Despite his extroversion, he also valued quiet moments of introspection.
  • Her extroversion helped her make friends easily in new environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "extroversion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extroversão

🇮🇳 बहिर्मुखता

🇩🇪 Extraversion

🇮🇩 ekstroversi

🇺🇦 екстраверсія

🇵🇱 ekstrawersja

🇯🇵 外向性 (がいこうせい)

🇫🇷 extraversio

🇪🇸 extroversión

🇹🇷 dışa dönüklük

🇰🇷 외향성 (oehyangseong)

🇸🇦 الانبساطية

🇨🇿 extraverze

🇸🇰 extraverzia

🇨🇳 外向性 (wàixiàng xìng)

🇸🇮 ekstraverzija

🇮🇸 úthverfa

🇰🇿 экстраверсия

🇬🇪 ექსტრავერსია

🇦🇿 ekstroversiya

🇲🇽 extroversión

Etymology

The term 'extroversion' was first introduced by psychologist Carl Jung in the 1920s as one of the fundamental dimensions of personality. It stems from the Latin word 'extra,' meaning 'outside,' and 'vertere,' meaning 'to turn.' Extroversion is often contrasted with introversion, with extroverts being energized by social interactions and external stimuli.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,577 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.