verb
introspect
in-truh-SPEKT/ˈɪntrʌspˌɛkt/
To examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
The man introspects beside his journal, quietly examining his feelings.
Etymology
The pieces suggest “looking inward,” turning examination toward one's own thoughts and feelings. Although the verb earlier meant “look into,” its specifically mental sense was formed from the noun introspection.
In context
we ask question we introspect investigate does this one really give a longlasting happiness or not then you will find all this sort of indulgence leads to chains of suffering suffering after suffering
More examples
- He introspects to understand why criticism makes him defensive.
- After the argument, I introspected about my own behavior.
- Writing in a journal helps me introspect about my feelings.
Forms
introspect · introspects · introspected · introspecting
introspection noun — Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
introspective adjective — Inclined to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
Similar words
- reflect
- Reflect can concern outside events, not just inner experience.
- contemplate
- Contemplate involves sustained thought about any subject, not necessarily oneself.