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

introspective \ ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv

\ adjective

introspectively adverb

introspectiveness noun

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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These critiques often push for collective introspection rather than the removal of any given work, though some fans do call on the archive to draw lines around what’s offensive and what’s not. — Elizabeth Minkel, The Verge, "The online free speech debate is raging in fan fiction, too," 8 Nov. 2018 His private writings also reveal a tenderness and capacity for introspection that might have surprised his contemporaries. — Joel Lobenthal, WSJ, "‘Jerome Robbins: A Life in Dance’ Review: Between Two Traditions," 11 Oct. 2018 And apparently without the capacity for introspection. — William Lee, chicagotribune.com, "'The Chi' recap Episode 9: In Tracy and Quentin, some dark histories show their faces," 12 Mar. 2018 Kane hopes the void of advertising and marketing messages inspire instances of unexpected introspection in commuters. — Maria Carter, Country Living, "See How This Artist Camouflaged Freeway Billboards With Nature Scenes," 27 July 2015 With a stuttering economy and a reputation for fostering jihad against its neighbors, the troubled nation needs a dose of introspection. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, "Will Imran Khan Turn Pakistan Into an Islamic Welfare State?," 12 July 2018 But Bourdain's support also came with a tinge of introspection. — Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, "Why Anthony Bourdain was a #MeToo champion," 8 June 2018 She is saddened that during this time of national introspection on the treatment of women in our society, allegations about her private life have been published without her permission. — Jason Hancock, Bryan Lowry And Lindsay Wise, kansascity, "Blackmail allegations put Greitens’ ability to govern, political future at grave risk | The Kansas City Star," 14 Jan. 2018 His pause for introspection was unusual and somewhat unexpected: The Rockets’ star loves nothing more than blowing off invasive questions, and his recent schedule has been a disorienting blur of Things Famous People Do. — Ben Golliver, SI.com, "From Sixth Man to MVP: James Harden Reflects on Steady Climb to NBA Mountain Top," 26 June 2018

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