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introspective

[ in-truh-spek-tiv ]

/ ˌɪn trəˈspɛk tɪv /

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adjective

characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.

OTHER WORDS FROM introspective

in·tro·spec·tive·ly, adverb in·tro·spec·tive·ness, noun non·in·tro·spec·tive, adjective non·in·tro·spec·tive·ly, adverb

non·in·tro·spec·tive·ness, noun un·in·tro·spec·tive, adjective un·in·tro·spec·tive·ly, adverb

Words nearby introspective

intron, intropin, introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, introversion, introvert, intrude, intruder

Example sentences from the Web for introspectively

Yet we do not usually speak of introspectively recognizing a sensation.

Illusions |James Sully
He had searched himself subjectively, introspectively, thoroughly: he knew he did not love her, but he had promised to marry her!

Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) |William H. Herndon
This inner response of getting ready for the task can be introspectively observed by a person who is new to this type of test.

Psychology |Robert S. Woodworth
"I have been looking forward to doing something of that sort," said Queed, introspectively.

Queed |Henry Sydnor Harrison

His seven years at Brockett's had been, introspectively, of little moment.

Fortitude |Hugh Walpole