introspection

noun in·tro·spec·tion \ ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən \

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Examples: introspection in a Sentence

Definition of introspection

: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

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introspect

play \ˌin-trə-ˈspekt\ verb

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introspectional

play \ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shnəl, -shə-nᵊl\ adjective

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introspective

play \ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv\ adjective

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introspectively

adverb

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introspectiveness

noun

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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

Recent Examples of introspection from the Web

So maybe — hopefully — missing the tournament has forced a necessary level of introspection and evaluation that wouldn’t have occurred if the U.S. had made its usual spirited but limited appearance.

— rich campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Missing World Cup can't be in vain for U.S. men's national team," 13 July 2018
Mauricio Martínez, who played Emilio at the end of the New York run, possesses a tenor capable of soft introspection or ceiling-scorching power.

— daryl h. miller, latimes.com, "Review: 'On Your Feet!,' the Gloria and Emilio Estefan story, sets rhythms in irresistible motion," 11 July 2018
Cynically considered an overtly commercial album at the time, in retrospect, Jay-Z's laid-back flow over soul samples manages to evoke a sense of authenticity and introspection.

— ira madison iii, GQ, "Everything Is Love Review: The Cost of a Monarchy," 19 June 2018
The saga struck a chord, inspiring both art and introspection.

— eli meixler, Time, "Free Climbing Raccoon Captures Hearts and Minds Scaling Minnesota Skyscraper," 13 June 2018
The digital world’s emphasis on speed inhibits reflection; its incentive empowers the radical over the thoughtful; its values are shaped by subgroup consensus, not by introspection.

— henry a. kissinger, The Atlantic, "How the Enlightenment Ends," 15 May 2018
To describe the plot is to list off random facts of teenage existence: school, home, internet, introspection, looking back on moments from the day and cringing, etc.

— refinery29.com, "Eighth Grade Is So Real It Hurts In All The Right Places," 10 July 2018
But Future’s introspection, no matter how dark and brooding, is not reserved for male artists—or listeners.

— hannah giorgis, The Atlantic, "The Cathartic Symphony of Future’s Beast Mode 2," 6 July 2018
Gotye Given a little time and introspection, perhaps the relationship wasn’t so perfect after all.

— raisa bruner, Time, "These Are the Best Songs to Help You Get Over a Breakup," 30 May 2018

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