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what is the meaning of introspective?
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"Introspective" (adjective) — tending to examine or observe one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives; thoughtful and self-reflective.
Pronunciation: in-troh-SPEK-tiv
Examples:
- After the meeting he grew quiet and introspective.
- Writers often become introspective when describing a character’s inner life.
Synonyms: reflective, self-examining, contemplative.
Antonyms: outward-looking, unreflective, extroverted.
Origin: from "introspection" (from Latin intro “into” + specere “to look”).
Pronunciation: in-troh-SPEK-tiv
Examples:
- After the meeting he grew quiet and introspective.
- Writers often become introspective when describing a character’s inner life.
Synonyms: reflective, self-examining, contemplative.
Antonyms: outward-looking, unreflective, extroverted.
Origin: from "introspection" (from Latin intro “into” + specere “to look”).
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