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    introspective
    /ˌɪntrə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. characterized by or given to introspection: "he grew withdrawn and introspective"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTROSPECTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INTROSPECTIVE definition: 1. examining and considering your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings, instead of talking to other…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › introspectiveIntrospective Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INTROSPECTIVE is characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection. How to use introspective in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTROSPECTIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    INTROSPECTIVE meaning: 1. examining and considering your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings, instead of talking to other…. Learn more.

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    Introspective definition: characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.. See examples of INTROSPECTIVE used in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › introspectiveintrospective adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of introspective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTROSPECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    examination of and attention to your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings: His defeat in the world championship led to a long period of gloomy introspection. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Thinking and contemplating. a brown study idiom. agonize over/about something. beard-stroking. bethink. harbour. heart-searching.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › introspectiveIntrospective - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone who is introspective spends considerable time examining his own thoughts and feelings. If you take to your diary after an unhappy break-up, you are being introspective.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › introspectiveIntrospective - definition of introspective by The Free...

    Define introspective. introspective synonyms, introspective pronunciation, introspective translation, English dictionary definition of introspective. intr.v. in·tro·spect·ed , in·tro·spect·ing , in·tro·spects To engage in introspection. in′tro·spec′tive adj. in′tro·spec′tive·ly adv. American Heritage®...

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › intro'spectiveINTROSPECTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Origin of introspective 1 First recorded in 1800–10; from Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere “to look within” + -ive ( def ) ; introspection ( def ) Advertisement

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTROSPECTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Introspective people spend a lot of time examining their own thoughts, ideas, and feelings. We are introspective and keenly observant. Synonyms: inward-looking , introverted , brooding , contemplative More Synonyms of introspective