Reserved vs. Introverted — What's the Difference?

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Characterized by interest in or preoccupation with oneself or one's own thoughts as opposed to others or the environment; shy or reserved.

Slow to reveal emotion or opinions

Simple past tense and past participle of introvert

Kept specially for a particular person

Turned or thrust inward, particularly:

Designated as unavailable except for a certain purpose or user; kept in reserve

Thinking about internal or spiritual matters.

Given to or marked by self-restraint and reticence

(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

Simple past tense and past participle of reserve

Arranged so that two similar words, lines, etc. form the middle of the structure.

(comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Examining one's own sensory and perceptual experiences. Contrasted with extrospective.

(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose.

Marked by concern predominantly with oneself or one's own feelings. Contrasted with extroverted.

Kept for future or special use, or for an exigency; as, reserved troops; a reserved seat in a theater.

Examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

Restrained from freedom in words or actions; backward, or cautious, in communicating one's thoughts and feelings; not free or frank.

Set aside for the use of a particular person or party

Marked by self-restraint and reticence;

Cool and formal in manner