Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Introspective

//ˌɪntɹəˈspektɪv// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.

    "All of a sudden Syme, who was standing as if blind with introspective thought, swung round and cried out, like a man waking from sleep—"

Adjective
  1. 1
    given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences wordnet

Etymology

From Latin intro "inward, within" (see intro-) + Latin specere "look at".

See also for "introspective"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.