introspection
pronunciation
How to pronounce introspection in British English:
UK [ˌɪntrəˈspekʃn]
How to pronounce introspection in American English:
US [ˌɪntrəˈspekʃn]
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- Noun:
- the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Word Origin
- introspection (n.)
- 1670s, noun of action from past participle stem of Latin introspicere "to look into, look at," from intro- "inward" (see intro-) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)).
Example
- 1. He abandoned introspection and became increasingly disconnected from reality .
- 2. The affair has provoked much agonised introspection .
- 3. You cannot discover yourself by introspection .
- 4. Maddeningly , the author is devoid of introspection on the big issues .
- 5. Agonised introspection and crises of confidence are not texan traits .