introspective
adjective/ɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/
Frequency rank: #14,349 most common English word
Meaning
Tending to examine one's own thoughts and emotions carefully.
Example sentence
After the argument, she became very introspective and spent hours thinking about her own feelings.
Synonyms & related words
- reflective
- thoughtful
- contemplative
- self-aware
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