introspective

/ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/adjective

Inclined to examine your own thoughts and feelings; reflective about yourself.

Example sentence

“He grew quiet and introspective after hearing the news.”

Neutral to mildly positive; 'self-absorbed' is the negative cousin of the same habit.

Related words

intuitionThe ability to know or understand something instantly, without conscious reasoning.introspectionThe act of looking inward and examining your own thoughts and feelings.intuitiveUnderstood or done naturally, without needing conscious thought.intrinsicBelonging to the basic nature of a thing; essential and impossible to separate from it.inundateTo flood a place with water, or to overwhelm someone or something with a huge amount.intrigueSecret plotting or a hidden scheme designed to achieve a goal by covert means.