Introspected: meaning, definitions and examples

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introspected

 

[ ɪntrəˈspɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-reflection

Introspected refers to the act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It is often used in the context of self-reflection where individuals look inward to gain insight about themselves.

Synonyms

considered, contemplated, reflected

Examples of usage

  • After a long day, she introspected about her choices.
  • He spent the weekend introspecting to understand his emotions.
  • Through journaling, she could introspect more effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "introspected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 introspectado

🇮🇳 आत्मनिरीक्षण किया हुआ

🇩🇪 introspektiv

🇮🇩 introspeksi

🇺🇦 інтроспективний

🇵🇱 introspektywny

🇯🇵 内省的な

🇫🇷 introspectif

🇪🇸 introspectivo

🇹🇷 içsel bakış

🇰🇷 내성적인

🇸🇦 تأملي

🇨🇿 introspektivní

🇸🇰 introspektívny

🇨🇳 内省的

🇸🇮 introspektiven

🇮🇸 innsæisugr

🇰🇿 интроспективті

🇬🇪 ინტროსპექტიული

🇦🇿 introspektiv

🇲🇽 introspectivo

Etymology

The word 'introspect' comes from the Latin 'introspicere', which means 'to look within.' It combines 'intro-', meaning 'inward,' with 'spectare,' meaning 'to look at.' The concept of introspection dates back to ancient philosophical traditions, particularly in relation to self-knowledge and self-awareness. In psychology, the term gained prominence in the 19th century as a method for understanding the mind. Introspection was a significant technique employed by early psychologists, such as Wilhelm Wundt, to study conscious experience. Over the years, the term has evolved but still retains its core meaning related to self-examination and personal insight.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,290, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.