What does introspection mean?
Introspection means (psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states..
Introspection
/ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states..
Definitions by Sense
- (psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.
- (object-oriented programming) Clipping of type introspection.
Example Sentences
If Adam Wheeler gave it some thought, or if someone were to prompt him with the right questions, he could put words around the fact that his existence doesn't bring him any satisfaction. He would discover, on introspection, that he's nowhere close, actually, to "happy", and that there is something vast and significant missing from his life. But he doesn't give it any thought. There's a void between him and those questions.
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Antonyms for introspection
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Word Forms
- introspections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for introspection?
Common synonyms include inlook, self-consciousness, reflection, self-examination.
What is the opposite of introspection?
Possible antonyms include dialogue, extraspection, extrospection.
How do you use introspection in a sentence?
If Adam Wheeler gave it some thought, or if someone were to prompt him with the right questions, he could put words around the fact that his existence doesn't bring him any satisfaction. He would discover, on introspection, that he's nowhere close, actually, to "happy", and that there is something vast and significant missing from his life. But he doesn't give it any thought. There's a void between him and those questions.
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