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View synonyms for introspective

introspective

[ in-truh-spek-tiv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.

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Other Words From

intro·spective·ly adverb
intro·spective·ness noun
nonin·tro·spective adjective
nonin·tro·spective·ly adverb
nonin·tro·spective·ness noun
unin·tro·spective adjective
unin·tro·spective·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of introspective¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere “to look within” + -ive ( def ); introspection ( def )

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