introspective
/ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/adjective
Inclined to examine your own thoughts and feelings; reflective about yourself.
Example sentences
- “He grew quiet and introspective after hearing the news.”
- “As a teenager she was shy and introspective, always writing in her journal.”
Neutral to mildly positive; 'self-absorbed' is the negative cousin of the same habit.