introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən 
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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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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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Art therapy workshops harness the power of painting, pottery, or calligraphy to reduce anxiety and promote introspection in a glass-walled greenhouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
In 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire claimed the lives of 72 people and has led to a huge deal of introspection for the past eight years including a major national inquiry.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025
Diana Bernal, founder, Corner Office Latinas, suggested doing some introspection as well to boost clarity and confidence.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 8 Feb. 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
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introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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