as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of introspection
The initial revelations on Channel 4 and in the Sunday Times led to much anger and introspection.
—
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The pace of the show and its show-stopping, MGM-musical style numbers doesn’t allow for long periods of introspection.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Page portrays them without much introspection.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Evelyn, Mitzi and Dinah all have similar moments of introspection.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introspection
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The pace of the show and its show-stopping, MGM-musical style numbers doesn’t allow for long periods of introspection.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Page portrays them without much introspection.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Evelyn, Mitzi and Dinah all have similar moments of introspection.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introspection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- contemplation
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- self-questioning
Noun
-
But there has also been sadness and soul-searching about the place the community has in a neighborhood well known for its Jewish roots, and in Australia’s wider society.—
Katie Silver,
NBC news,
25 Dec. 2025
-
Moore has some soul-searching to do in the offseason, which has already begun for all intents and purposes.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Real-life scenarios, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
-
As Mercury enters Capricorn, self-reflection is your priority.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In an era where analytics and ever-growing coaching staffs allow teams to self-scout every week, the Patriots seem to have taken a more traditional approach and decided on a makeover after a self-examination last month during their bye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
-
Some time spent in self-examination could yield new insights.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Hotels and guesthouses favor low-impact practices, including solar and wind power, and motorboats are restricted, leaving you free to sail, kayak, or paddleboard in peaceful contemplation.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
-
After much contemplation, a solution presented itself.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
-
Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
That may be too much heightened self-scrutiny.—
Bryan Price,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
-
In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.—
Heather Price,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
-
But users can instruct it to be tentative, hesitant, self-questioning or even deliberately clumsy.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
