introspective
/ˌɪntɹəˈspɛktɪv/
characterized by examination of one's own thoughts
introspective in a sentence
“The introspective novel explores the protagonist's inner life.”
Origin of introspective
Latin introspicere look into (intro- inward + specere to look)
Related Words
discernment
the ability to judge well; perception
cognition
the mental action of acquiring knowledge
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to think deeply about something; to chew repeatedly
contemplate
to think about deeply and at length
deliberate
to engage in long and careful consideration
cogitate
to think deeply about something; to ponder