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