1. the examination of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and mental processes

Examples

• After the argument, she spent hours in quiet introspection.
• The meditation retreat encouraged deep introspection among participants.
• His journal writing was a form of daily introspection.
• The therapy sessions helped him develop skills in introspection.
• Too much introspection can sometimes lead to overthinking.
• The philosopher’s work emphasized the importance of introspection in understanding human nature.