Definition of introspection
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
introspectively
adverbintrospectiveness
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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
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By the film’s end, Beckey’s gruff demeanor cracks a bit and filmmakers are able to coax introspection.
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Both are insightful beyond their years and freely offer introspection.
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While much of the media has been thrown into an existential crisis by the election, Scarborough isn’t much for introspection.
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Yet this is also an opportune time for introspection on the part of the aid community.
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But the Radikons and others were able to achieve success only through endless experimentation and introspection, which involves admitting mistakes and learning from them.
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In Britain, the wars in Iraq and Libya have recently prompted introspection and serious wrestling with hard truths.
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If headphones allow for more introspection, do headphone users favor introspective sounds?
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Frontman Dan Reynolds has learned to project in front of massive crowds, but his ease and comfort in this cozy room lent a new layer of introspection to the band’s songs.
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Origin and Etymology of introspection
Latin introspectus, past participle of introspicere to look inside, from intro- + specere to look — more at spy
First Known Use: circa 1677
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: the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings
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