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introspection

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As a noun, introspection means a looking inward.

Meanings of introspection

2 meanings

noun

  1. psychologyA looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states

  2. The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

    Similar: self-contemplation, self-examination

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noun: the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and co…
self-contemplationself-examination

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