introspective
adjective
in·tro·spec·tive
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv 
: characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
As a student, he was very quiet and introspective.
… encouraging a balance between the fast, upbeat songs and a band's more introspective side.—
David T. Lindsay
David T. LindsayThere's an interesting literature that suggests that when people are sad, they tend to pay attention to themselves. They become withdrawn and introspective and very aware of their body and their mind and not very aware of the external world.—Peter Salovey
Peter Salovey
introspectively
adverb
This whole episode set me thinking introspectively, and led me gradually but imperatively to self-analysis—not of powers, but of motives.
—Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker
introspectiveness
noun
Introversion is too often considered a sign of weakness when it should instead be an indication of strength, and associated with thoughtfulness, introspectiveness and independence.
—Jasmine Tatah
Jasmine Tatah
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Justin Bieber is feeling introspective.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This is one of the fundamental differences between the introspective and insightful tone of the first season of this show and the casual almost messy construction of the current season.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The album’s concept, exploring themes of healing, mental health and escape, mirrors this Water sign’s deeply introspective and emotionally receptive nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Its plain nature is in conversation with the usual opulence of her hats, signaling that this is a deeply introspective moment.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This is one of the fundamental differences between the introspective and insightful tone of the first season of this show and the casual almost messy construction of the current season.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The album’s concept, exploring themes of healing, mental health and escape, mirrors this Water sign’s deeply introspective and emotionally receptive nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Its plain nature is in conversation with the usual opulence of her hats, signaling that this is a deeply introspective moment.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Introspective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspective. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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