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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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to fortune-telling, Waite’s deck emphasized spiritual development and introspection.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
In the first three stories, Lilian, as a bereaved mother, goes through life in an altered state, with encounters that increase her sense of introspection.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
In addition to fortune-telling, Waite’s deck emphasized spiritual development and introspection.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
What Else…What Else…with Michael Cruz Kayne—Get ready for a unique blend of hilarity and introspection as Audible presents a live episode featuring the talented comedian Michael Cruz Kayne and special guest comedian, Chloe Radcliffe.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 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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