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introspection

/ɪnˈtrɒs.pɛk.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does introspection mean?

noun

The act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings in order to understand oneself better. A process of self-examination and self-awareness.

Example

"She spent hours in introspection, trying to understand why she felt so unhappy."

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