introspect

American  

[in-truh-spekt] / ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt /

verb (used without object)

1. to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.

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verb (used with object)

1. to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).

introspect British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt /

verb

1. (intr) to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings

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Other Word Forms

• introspection
  noun
• introspector
  noun
• introspectable
  adjective
• introspectible
  adjective
• introspective
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of introspect

First recorded in 1675–85; back formation from introspection

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

introspect

It also offers me a place to step back and introspect, minus the pressure of having answers.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

"When mistakes are made… we should review and introspect," one said.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2015

Any people who refuse to introspect need to really examine their conscience as to why that is.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2015

We introspect, for example, play narratives out in our heads and can imagine things that aren't even there.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 27, 2013

He had attempted to introspect, but had never found satisfactory causes for his having found himself running through these woods at night in his bare feet.

From Strange Alliance by McNutt, Charles