C1nounformalpsychology
US/ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/
UK/ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/
the act of thinking carefully about your own thoughts, feelings and reasons for acting
In context
The end of the year is a good time for some quiet introspection.
After the defeat, the coach called for honest introspection from every player.
Too much introspection can make you anxious instead of wiser.
Words that go with introspection
noun + preposition
- period of introspectionThe illness led to a long period of introspection.
- moment of introspectionIn a rare moment of introspection, he admitted his mistakes.
adjective + noun
- honest introspectionHonest introspection is the first step towards changing a bad habit.
- deep introspectionThe novel is full of deep introspection about love and loss.
adjective + preposition
- given to introspectionShe is quiet and given to introspection.