Meaning & use
introspective
Given to examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives closely.
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After the accident, he became more introspective and started keeping a daily journal.
The novel's introspective narrator spends most of the story reflecting on his past choices.
A note on using this word
Introspective describes a habit of examining one's own inner life, distinct from simply being quiet or shy.
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Words with an opposite meaning
extrovertedoutward-looking
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