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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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
The moment caused a lot of heartbreak, but also introspection.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
As a ritual romanticized for generations as one of the most significant events of a person’s life, the modern wedding tends to provoke a nebulous kind of introspection separating it from its most notable counterparts.
—Bobby Finger
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
This brand of builder has a high tolerance for risk and isn’t afraid to list having empathy or self-introspection as vulnerabilities.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for introspection
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 23 Jun. 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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