introspection
observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
the tendency or disposition to do this.
Origin of introspection
1Other words for introspection
Other words from introspection
- in·tro·spec·tion·al, adjective
- in·tro·spec·tion·ist, noun, adjective
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How to use introspection in a sentence
His songs seem designed to reconcile years of stylistic arm-wrestling on Music Row, tempering the zesty testosterone of, say, Florida Georgia Line with the temperate introspection of, say, Chris Stapleton.
Morgan Wallen’s big moment feels about 19 songs too long | Chris Richards | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostThis year will forever be known as the year that brought introspection, slowed people down and had them focus less on business and more on family.
Google algorithm updates 2020 in review: Core updates, passage indexing and page experience | Barry Schwartz | December 30, 2020 | Search Engine LandShe just wove them through with a little more philosophy and introspection.
World class: Remembering legendary travel writer Jan Morris | Liza Weisstuch | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostThe whole family might benefit from some introspection on this issue.
Carolyn Hax: The repercussions of a niece’s insensitive comments | Carolyn Hax | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostInterestingly enough, the one book that was a catalyst for how I thought about and approached both my work—and personal and professional mission—was a book that was not about productivity or self introspection at all.
Solitude activates the imagination, and invites introspection.
His attempts at thoughtfulness fall flat, especially when he attempts On Walden Pond-esque introspection and self-assessment.
Still, some introspection on the part of Hillel International might be worthwhile.
Swarthmore Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ‘Anti-Zionist’ Speakers | Elisheva Goldberg | December 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTintrospection might be your bag, or you might prefer to be a spectator.
The 15 Best Things to See at Frieze Art Fair London 2013 | Chloë Ashby | October 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe most startling thing about Babbitt today is not its satire but the haunting, if brief, moments of introspection.
Reflection, introspection, brooding over mental and spiritual pain became impossible.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodI had not learned to question any emotion, and introspection troubled me no more than it did my pointer dog.
The Way of a Man | Emerson HoughThis discovery gives me a fit 48 of introspection and I discover that I am, indeed, a narrow-minded little pinhead.
My Wonderful Visit | Charlie ChaplinOn this point, the argument against introspection must be rejected.
The Analysis of Mind | Bertrand RussellThe criticism of introspection has been in the main the work of American psychologists.
The Analysis of Mind | Bertrand Russell
British Dictionary definitions for introspection
/ (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən) /
the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods
Origin of introspection
1Derived forms of introspection
- introspectional or introspective, adjective
- introspectionist, noun
- introspectively, adverb
- introspectiveness, noun
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