introspection
/ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/noun
The act of looking inward and examining your own thoughts and feelings.
Example sentence
- “The long train ride gave her time for introspection.”
The Latin roots mean looking within. No plural in normal use.
Related words
introspectiveInclined to examine your own thoughts and feelings; reflective about yourself.intrinsicBelonging to the basic nature of a thing; essential and impossible to separate from it.intuitionThe ability to know or understand something instantly, without conscious reasoning.intrigueSecret plotting or a hidden scheme designed to achieve a goal by covert means.intuitiveUnderstood or done naturally, without needing conscious thought.intricateMade up of many small, complicated details.