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Introspect: meaning, definitions and examples

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introspect

 

[ ɪntrəˈspɛkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-reflection

To introspect means to examine or consider one's own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It involves looking inward and reflecting on one's inner experiences and mental processes.

Synonyms

contemplate, meditate, reflect

Examples of usage

  • I like to take time to introspect and understand my motivations.
  • She encouraged him to introspect and evaluate his actions.
  • It's important to introspect in order to grow and learn more about oneself.

Translations

Translations of the word "introspect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 introspectar

🇮🇳 आत्मनिरीक्षण करना

🇩🇪 sich selbst betrachten

🇮🇩 menganalisis diri

🇺🇦 інтроспектувати

🇵🇱 introspekcja

🇯🇵 内省する（ないせいする）

🇫🇷 s'introspecter

🇪🇸 introspeccionar

🇹🇷 içe bakmak

🇰🇷 자기 성찰하다

🇸🇦 تأمل في الذات

🇨🇿 introspektovat

🇸🇰 introspektovať

🇨🇳 自省 (zìxǐng)

🇸🇮 introspektirati

🇮🇸 sjálfskoðun

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі талдау

🇬🇪 თვითანალიზი

🇦🇿 özünü dərk etmək

🇲🇽 introspeccionar

Etymology

The term 'introspect' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'introspectus', which means 'to look within'. The concept of introspection has been a central theme in psychology, philosophy, and self-improvement, with various thinkers and scholars exploring the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness.

See also: inspectable, inspection, inspector, inspectors, uninspected.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,184, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.