introspection

in·tro·spec·tion (

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Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination.

intro·spection·al adj.

introspection [ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən]

the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods

[from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look]

introspectional , introspective adj

introspectionist n

introspectively adv

introspectiveness n

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Noun

introspection - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

self-contemplation, self-examination

musing, reflection, rumination, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

self-analysis, soul-searching - a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives

examen, examination - a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

introspection

noun self-examination, brooding, self-analysis, navel-gazing (slang), introversion, heart-searching He had always had his moments of quiet introspection.

Translations

introspection [ˌɪntrəʊˈspekʃən] N → introspección f

introspection [ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃ^ən] n → introspection f

introspection

n → Selbstbeobachtung f, → Introspektion f (geh)

introspection [ˌɪntrəʊˈspɛkʃ/ən] n → introspezione f

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examen
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indrawn
introspect
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inwardness
musing
navel-gazing
reflection
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retrospection
rumination
Sadder
self-analysis
self-contemplation
self-examination
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In the New South Dock there was certainly no time for remorse, introspection, repentance, or any phenomena of inner life either for the captive ships or for their officers.

The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context

He thus typified the constant introspection wherewith he tortured, but could not purify himself.

The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context

He accepted the deformity which had made life so hard for him; he knew that it had warped his character, but now he saw also that by reason of it he had acquired that power of introspection which had given him so much delight.

Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context

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