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Introspection

Verb / ˌɪntrʌˈspekʃʌn / / ˌɪntrəʊˈspekʃʌn / Another word for introspection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Introspection means the act of looking inward at your own thoughts and feelings.

Synonyms & similar words

selfexamination selfcontemplation self-examination reflection meditation contemplation self-analysis soul-searching self-reflection introspectiveness self-observation self-scrutiny self-contemplation self-awareness self-exploration self-discovery self-inspection self-knowledge self-understanding self-questioning self-criticism

Example sentences

  1. After a long day, I like to spend some time in introspection to calm my mind.
  2. Introspection can help you learn more about yourself and your emotions.
  3. Some people find introspection difficult because it requires deep self-reflection.
  4. Introspection can be a helpful tool for personal growth and development.
  5. The therapist encouraged her clients to practice introspection to better understand their thoughts and feelings.

Quotes

  • Introspection is a devouring monster. You have to feed it with much material, much experience, many people, many places, many loves, many creations, and then it ceases feeding on you. - Anais Nin
  • Introspection is a tunnel that opens out onto a secret landscape that most people, I think, are afraid to explore. - Stephen Grosz
  • Introspection is a form of mental gymnastics. It requires you to turn your thoughts inward, stretch them, and get them moving. - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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