Meaning & use

introspect

verb·Advanced

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives carefully and honestly.

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After the argument, she took time to introspect before deciding how to respond.

He introspects regularly, writing down what triggered his frustration each day.

A note on using this word

More formal than 'reflect'; often implies a deliberate, searching look inward rather than casual thought.

Words with a similar meaning

reflectself-examine

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