introspective

adjective

in·tro·spec·tive ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv

: characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection

As a student, he was very quiet and introspective.

… encouraging a balance between the fast, upbeat songs and a band's more introspective side.—

David T. Lindsay

There's an interesting literature that suggests that when people are sad, they tend to pay attention to themselves. They become withdrawn and introspective and very aware of their body and their mind and not very aware of the external world.—

Peter Salovey

introspectively adverb

This whole episode set me thinking introspectively, and led me gradually but imperatively to self-analysis—not of powers, but of motives. —

Bram Stoker

introspectiveness noun

Introversion is too often considered a sign of weakness when it should instead be an indication of strength, and associated with thoughtfulness, introspectiveness and independence. —

Jasmine Tatah

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Through introspective verses and melodic hooks, Rod continues to deliver bluesy, soul-baring hip-hop ballads. —

Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025 Drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020, propelled the Canadian prog-rock trio Rush to stardom and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame behind his almost super-human percussion skills and introspective, topical lyrics. —

William Roberson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 This introspective examination ensures that your career trajectory aligns with your aspirations and current circumstances’ practicalities. —

Essence, 2 Jan. 2025 Thanks to the moon in Capricorn shaking up your introspective 12th house, you’re called to go inward and reflect on the past year, which makes a quiet evening tempting. —

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