introspective

American  

[in-truh-spek-tiv] / ˌɪn trəˈspɛk tɪv /

adjective

1. characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.

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Other Word Forms

• introspectively adverb
• introspectiveness noun
• nonintrospective adjective
• nonintrospectively adverb
• nonintrospectiveness noun
• unintrospective adjective
• unintrospectively adverb

Etymology

Origin of introspective

First recorded in 1800–10; from Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere “to look within” + -ive ( def. ); introspection ( def. )

Example Sentences

Reflecting that structure, many of the songs are solos, often introspective ballads, with varying, more upbeat collective numbers set mostly at Auggie’s school.

From The Wall Street Journal

For as tender and quietly introspective as Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” eventually becomes, the Norwegian writer-director’s latest film opens in a frenzy.

From Salon

There are evolving displays of solo and group dances, some madly driven, others intently introspective.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond that, Hopkins prefers to avoid “an introspective analysis.”

From Los Angeles Times

He is an introspective person, she says, and is willing to challenge his own ideas, including the ones he put forth when creating the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• reflective
• thoughtful