introspection

[ in-truh-spek-shuhn ]

/ ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən /

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noun

observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.

the tendency or disposition to do this.

sympathetic introspection.

Origin of introspection

1670–80; <Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere to look within (equivalent to intrō-intro- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix) + -ion

SYNONYMS FOR introspection

1 self-examination, soul-searching.

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OTHER WORDS FROM introspection

in·tro·spec·tion·al, adjectivein·tro·spec·tion·ist, noun, adjective

Words nearby introspection

intromittent, intron, Intropin, introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, in trouble with, introversion, introvert

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Example sentences from the Web for introspection

Interestingly enough, the one book that was a catalyst for how I thought about and approached both my work—and personal and professional mission—was a book that was not about productivity or self introspection at all.
Book recommendations from Fortune’s 40 under 40 in tech|Rachel King|September 4, 2020|Fortune
Still, some introspection on the part of Hillel International might be worthwhile.
Swarthmore Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ‘Anti-Zionist’ Speakers|Elisheva Goldberg|December 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Introspection might be your bag, or you might prefer to be a spectator.
The 15 Best Things to See at Frieze Art Fair London 2013|Chloë Ashby|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The most startling thing about Babbitt today is not its satire but the haunting, if brief, moments of introspection.
American Dreams: 'Babbitt' by Sinclair Lewis|Nathaniel Rich|March 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A salty pragmatism runs throughout, and only a modicum of introspection is encouraged.
Advice From the Oldest Americans|Casey Schwartz|October 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Introspection is majorly in order, as you address certain excesses and make strides to temper them.
What the Stars Hold for Your Week, June 26-July 2, 2011|Starsky + Cox|June 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The boy's character was a compound of sensibility and hard rebelliousness, virility and introspection.
The Red and the Black|Stendhal
Now everything that can be apprehended by the senses or by introspection exists at some particular time.
The Problems of Philosophy|Bertrand Russell
In Japan introspection received early and powerful impetus from the religion of Buddha.
Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic|Sidney L. Gulick
However, as she opened her napkin that evening the rush and emotional strain of the day brought a certain flash of introspection.
The Readjustment|Will Irwin
William James's theory of introspection, which Dunlap next examines, does not assume a single observer.
The Analysis of Mind|Bertrand Russell

British Dictionary definitions for introspection

introspection

/ (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən) /

noun

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

Derived forms of introspection

introspectional or introspective, adjectiveintrospectionist, nounintrospectively, adverbintrospectiveness, noun

Word Origin for introspection

C17: from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for introspection

introspection

[ ĭn′trə-spĕk′shən ]

n.

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

Other words from introspection

in′tro•spect′ v.in′tro•spec′tive (-tĭv) adj.

单词	introspection
释义	introspection [ in-truh-spek-shuhn ] / ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR introspection ON THESAURUS.COM noun observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself. the tendency or disposition to do this. sympathetic introspection. Origin of introspection 1670–80; <Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere to look within (equivalent to intrō-intro- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix) + -ion SYNONYMS FOR introspection 1 self-examination, soul-searching. SEE SYNONYMS FOR introspection ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM introspection in·tro·spec·tion·al, adjectivein·tro·spec·tion·ist, noun, adjective Words nearby introspection intromittent, intron, Intropin, introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, in trouble with, introversion, introvert Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for introspection Interestingly enough, the one book that was a catalyst for how I thought about and approached both my work—and personal and professional mission—was a book that was not about productivity or self introspection at all. Book recommendations from Fortune’s 40 under 40 in tech\|Rachel King\|September 4, 2020\|Fortune Still, some introspection on the part of Hillel International might be worthwhile. Swarthmore Hillel Breaks From Guidelines Over Ban on ‘Anti-Zionist’ Speakers\|Elisheva Goldberg\|December 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Introspection might be your bag, or you might prefer to be a spectator. The 15 Best Things to See at Frieze Art Fair London 2013\|Chloë Ashby\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The most startling thing about Babbitt today is not its satire but the haunting, if brief, moments of introspection. American Dreams: 'Babbitt' by Sinclair Lewis\|Nathaniel Rich\|March 19, 2012\|DAILY BEAST A salty pragmatism runs throughout, and only a modicum of introspection is encouraged. Advice From the Oldest Americans\|Casey Schwartz\|October 29, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Introspection is majorly in order, as you address certain excesses and make strides to temper them. What the Stars Hold for Your Week, June 26-July 2, 2011\|Starsky + Cox\|June 26, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The boy's character was a compound of sensibility and hard rebelliousness, virility and introspection. The Red and the Black\|Stendhal Now everything that can be apprehended by the senses or by introspection exists at some particular time. The Problems of Philosophy\|Bertrand Russell In Japan introspection received early and powerful impetus from the religion of Buddha. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic\|Sidney L. Gulick However, as she opened her napkin that evening the rush and emotional strain of the day brought a certain flash of introspection. The Readjustment\|Will Irwin William James's theory of introspection, which Dunlap next examines, does not assume a single observer. The Analysis of Mind\|Bertrand Russell British Dictionary definitions for introspection introspection / (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən) / noun the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods Derived forms of introspection introspectional or introspective, adjectiveintrospectionist, nounintrospectively, adverbintrospectiveness, noun Word Origin for introspection C17: from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to introspection contemplation, reflection, soul-searching, scrutiny, meditation, self-examination, rumination, egoism, self-absorption, brooding, introversion, heart-searching, self-observation, self-questioning Medical definitions for introspection introspection [ ĭn′trə-spĕk′shən ] n. Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination. Other words from introspection in′tro•spect′ v.in′tro•spec′tive (-tĭv) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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