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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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 Nov. 2024
The High Priestess card suggests a period of deep introspection and spiritual growth.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Feds probe racist ‘cotton-picking’ texts sent to Black Americans
Stephens: Do liberals lack the introspection to see what went wrong?
—Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Positioned in our main lobby, Aphrodite is a conversation starter and a moment of introspection, perfectly aligned with the resort’s atmosphere of self-discovery.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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
Medical Definition
introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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