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Do you feel like you don’t quite fit the definition of introverted or extroverted? Many people feel the same way, which is why researchers came up with 2 new classifications: omniverts and ambiverts. Since the traits of these personality types are similar, it can be tough to tell which one you are and which label fits you best. That’s why we’re here to tell you all the differences between omniverts and ambiverts, as well as signs you might be one or the other.
Things You Should Know
- Omniverts are either extreme extroverts or extreme introverts, depending on their mood and the situation.
- Ambiverts are in between introverts and extroverts, hovering in between needing a lot of alone time and needing a lot of socialization.
- Omniverts switch between extroversion and introversion drastically, whereas ambiverts are more even-keeled.
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wikiHow Quiz: Am I Introverted or Extroverted?
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs it possible to be both omnivert and ambivert?Community AnswerNo, it is not possible to be both at the same time.
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- ↑ https://parade.com/1224222/judykoutsky/ambivert-signs/
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- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/ambivert/
- ↑ https://chadqbrown.medium.com/that-depends-are-you-an-omnivert-558f541a1bb2
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/ambivert/
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- ↑ https://chadqbrown.medium.com/that-depends-are-you-an-omnivert-558f541a1bb2
- ↑ https://chadqbrown.medium.com/that-depends-are-you-an-omnivert-558f541a1bb2
- ↑ https://chadqbrown.medium.com/that-depends-are-you-an-omnivert-558f541a1bb2
- ↑ https://parade.com/1224222/judykoutsky/ambivert-signs/
- ↑ https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_an_ambivert_person/article.htm
- ↑ https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_an_ambivert_person/article.htm
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