introspection

noun
UK: /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
US: /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/

  1. The examination of one's own thoughts or feelings.

    1. Her introspection helped her understand her feelings better.
    2. After a period of deep introspection, he decided to change his career.

  2. The quality of being thoughtful and examining your own ideas and thoughts.

    1. He shows great introspection in his poems about life.
    2. The novel is known for its deep introspection and exploration of human nature.

Synonyms

contemplation reflection self-examination meditation self-analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "introspection" in English means: The examination of one's own thoughts or feelings., The quality of being thoughtful and examining your own ideas and thoughts..

The phonetic transcription of "introspection" is /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "introspection": contemplation, reflection, self-examination, meditation, self-analysis.

Example usage of "introspection": "Her introspection helped her understand her feelings better.". More examples on the page.