Backward and Extroverted

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Backward adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts

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Extroverted is an antonym for backward.

Extroverted adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Backward is an antonym for extroverted.

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