introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən 
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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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Deon J. Hampton, NBC news, 22 May 2025
Rutherford is an appealing leading lady, able to marry both Agathe’s seeming awkwardness (and some most excellent bits of physical humor) and her deep introspection into something fresh and flinty.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
That night at Selhurst Park led to deep introspection.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Slow down for introspection today.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts or feelings
introspectively
adverb
Medical Definition
introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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