INTROSPECTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INTROSPECTION?

Need another word that means the same as “introspection”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “introspection” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Introspection” are: self-contemplation, self-examination, brooding, self-analysis, soul-searching, introversion, self-absorption

Introspection as a Noun

Definitions of "Introspection" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “introspection” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
• The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct.

Synonyms of "Introspection" as a noun (7 Words)

brooding	Persistent morbid meditation on a problem.
introversion	(psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one’s own thoughts and feelings. I struggle with introversion and shyness.
self-absorption	Preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else.
self-analysis	A penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives.
self-contemplation	The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct.
self-examination	The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct.
soul-searching	A penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives.

Usage Examples of "Introspection" as a noun

• Quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.

Associations of "Introspection" (30 Words)

abyss	A wide or profound difference between people; a gulf. Teetering on the edge of the abyss of a total political wipeout.
brood	A family of birds or other young animals produced at one hatching or birth. A brood of chicks.
buddhism	The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth.
chastity	Morality with respect to sexual relations. Vows of chastity.
confessional	A booth where a priest sits to hear confessions. Tabloid confessionals.
considerable	Large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree. A position of considerable influence.
consideration	A payment or reward. You can buy the books for a small consideration.
contemplation	The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time. The road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of the scenery.
deep	Relatively deep or strong affecting one deeply. In the deep of winter.
enormity	(in neutral use) large size or scale. In careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size.
gravitas	Formality in bearing and appearance. A post for which he has the expertise and the gravitas.
hush	A silence. He placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her.
introspective	Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences. He grew withdrawn and introspective.
introversion	(psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one’s own thoughts and feelings. I struggle with introversion and shyness.
introvert	Turn inside. He introverted his feelings.
introverted	(of a community, company, or other group) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial.
meditation	A written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject. A life of meditation.
passivity	The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative. The perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive.
personality	The complex of all the attributes–behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental–that characterize a unique individual. She had a sunny personality that was very engaging.
profundity	The quality of being physically deep. The profundity of her misery.
quiet	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. We wanted a quiet wedding.
reserved	Marked by self-restraint and reticence-Victoria Sackville-West. Was habitually reserved in speech withholding her opinion.
self	Self pollinate self fertilize. One s own self.
serious	Acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or half-hearted manner. She escaped serious injury.
shy	Slow or reluctant to do (something. Shy of strangers.
solemn	Characterized by deep sincerity. The judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence.
stillness	(poetic) tranquil silence. Absolute stillness greeted our gaze.
substantial	Of considerable importance, size, or worth. Won by a substantial margin.
timid	Showing fear and lack of confidence. Whitewater rafting is not for the timid.
uncommunicative	Not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions. The uncommunicative Emily disappeared.