introspection

noun

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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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