English Dictionary
Definition of “introspection”
introspection (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods
Alternative Forms
ˌintroˈspectional ˌintroˈspective adjective ˌintroˈspectionist noun ˌintroˈspectively adverb ˌintroˈspectiveness noun Word Origin
C17: from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look
Usage examples
Why she did it she was never sure, although from time to time, in moments of introspection , she kept wondering.
Smith, Evelyn E, Miss Melville Regrets (1987)The force of Broota's earlier works had given way to brooding introspection.
India Today (1997)From its grand intimacy to lyrics doused in nature and introspection , BDB's latest often reminds of Drake.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)Maalouf's dogged use of fortune and coincidence seems to prevent our hero from any penetrating introspection.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)As he grew into his extended adolescence his social diffidence increased and his tendency to introspection intensified.
Gilbert, R A, A E Waite - Magician of Many Parts (1987)
