Introspective
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪntɹəˈspɛktɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Introspective is an adjective meaning Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
Meaning
Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
Example Sentences
All of a sudden Syme, who was standing as if blind with introspective thought, swung round and cried out, like a man waking from sleep—
Synonyms for introspective
Depending on context, synonyms include introverted.
Antonyms for introspective
Common opposites include extroverted, extrospective.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include introverted, inward-looking, interospective, contemplative, studious, extrospective.
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