introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən 
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
Examples of introspection in a Sentence
a moment of quiet introspection
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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His films offer his actors no mirror effect, no room or need for introspection.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Hitting career highlight after career highlight with limited introspection in between, co-directors Apatow and Bonfiglio craft a fine testimonial to a titan of comedy, albeit one without many surprises.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The planet’s business and political leaders are still in Davos, jawbonning about tariffs, AI, and the changing world order—along with some introspection about the perception and reputation of the annual confab itself.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Enlightenment 7 year cycles refer to individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through introspection and meditation.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Hitting career highlight after career highlight with limited introspection in between, co-directors Apatow and Bonfiglio craft a fine testimonial to a titan of comedy, albeit one without many surprises.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The planet’s business and political leaders are still in Davos, jawbonning about tariffs, AI, and the changing world order—along with some introspection about the perception and reputation of the annual confab itself.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Enlightenment 7 year cycles refer to individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through introspection and meditation.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts or feelings
introspectively
adverb
Medical Definition
introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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