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introspection
noun
Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
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Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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introspection is grouped under introspective in the main dictionaries. This form keeps its meaning and previous study record.
introspectiveadjective
Inclined to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
Examining one's inner life
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The memoir becomes increasingly introspective in its final chapters.
An introspective journal entry examines why she wanted control and why the group's silence left her dissatisfied.
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The quiet journey gave her time for introspection.
His journal combined travel notes with candid introspection.
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