verb
introvert
To direct attention toward one's own thoughts and feelings.
During meditation, she introverts her attention toward her own feelings.
Etymology
The components mean inward and turn. The psychological verb therefore pictures attention turning away from the external world toward one’s own mental life.
More examples
- He introverted his attention to explore the source of his worry.
- I sometimes introvert when I need to sort out my feelings.
- Introverting her attention helps her recognize thoughts she usually ignores.
Forms
introvert · introverts · introverted · introverting
introversion noun — The turning of attention toward oneself.
Similar words
- introspect
- Examines one's thoughts and feelings, rather than merely noticing them.
- reflect
- Considers something carefully, not necessarily one's own inner experience.