introspection

noun

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

Definition of introspection

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

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Other Words from introspection

introspect \ ˌin-trə-ˈspekt

\ verb

introspectional \ ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shnəl

, -shə-nᵊl \ adjective

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 proclivity for introspection, buying his own groceries and riding motorcycles have just made fans fall more and more in love with the star. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "Chris Evans Fanboys Over Keanu Reeves' Hilarious Toy Story 4 Recording Session as Duke Caboom," 14 June 2019 Gers are considered public spaces—the vast outdoors has plenty of room for introspection. — National Geographic, "EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC," 26 Mar. 2019 This process prompts a level of introspection that the average person cannot accomplish on their own. — Wendy Rose Gould, NBC News, "How to get better at admitting you're wrong," 6 June 2019 During the new moon in Aries on Friday, April 5, use your introspection to get to the heart of your spending habits. — Randon Rosenbohm, Allure, "What April’s Pisces Horoscope Means for You," 31 Mar. 2019 As an actor working during the turbulent psychosexual introspection of ‘70s-era Hollywood, Reynolds embodied the image of the red-blooded American male. — Aja Romano, Vox, "Burt Reynolds, ’70s icon and movie star, is dead at 82," 6 Sep. 2018 While Her Madgesty was clearly living out her fantasies in the public eye, rejecting conventions and breaking taboos, that time -- shortly after the peak of the AIDS epidemic -- was also one of introspection. — Muri Assunção, Billboard, "10 Madonna Songs for Your Pride Month Playlist: Listen," 22 June 2018 Nightmarish and ethereal, King Woman is the rare metal band to transcend its genre with a doomgaze sound that tempers the weight of Black Sabbath with the introspection of Mazzy Star. — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, "Kristina Esfandiari’s path to King Woman was a painful one," 28 Mar. 2018 This is prime ground for dramatic introspection, something Chazelle and Willimon have both earned acclaim for. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "New trailers for The First and First Man highlight the human cost of spaceflight," 29 Aug. 2018

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