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OUTGOING Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word outgoing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For OUTGOING

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introverted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

withdrawn
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• tending to reserve or introspection

isolated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not close together in time

• being or feeling set or kept apart from others

• marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

• cut off or left behind

• under forced isolation especially for health reasons

• remote and separate physically or socially

reclusive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• providing privacy or seclusion

retiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

• of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

unsociable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not inclined to society or companionship

antisocial
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• shunning contact with others

• hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior

income
nounn
noun

• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

incoming
adjectiveadj
adjective

• arriving at a place or position

• entering upon a position of office vacated by another

noun

• the act of entering

mousy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• infested with mice

adjective satellite

• quiet and timid and ineffectual

• of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse

Alternatives for INTROVERTED

Alternatives for QUIET

Alternatives for RESERVED

Alternatives for SHY

Alternatives for WITHDRAWN

Alternatives for ISOLATED

Alternatives for RECLUSIVE

Alternatives for RETIRING

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