Wondering how to use Introspection in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as contemplation or reflection.
Introspection meaning
- A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.
- Clipping of type introspection.
Synonyms of Introspection
Using Introspection
- The main meaning on this page is: A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states. | Clipping of type introspection.
- Useful related words include: self-contemplation, self-examination, contemplation, reflection.
- In the example corpus, introspection often appears in combinations such as: introspection and, of introspection, and introspection.
Context around Introspection
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 5 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Introspection
- In this selection, "introspection" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, deep, national, inspired, strains and lyrical stand out and add context to how "introspection" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a deep introspection and reckoning and a profound introspection of his. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "introspection" sits close to words such as abundantly, activates and adr, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with introspection
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Deep introspection is needed at this point. (7 words)
Fictional publisher Logan Roy drinks whiskey in moments of serious introspection and epic strategizing. (14 words)
Another sharp swerve, to hallucinogen-inspired introspection, strains the show’s already worn tonal elasticity. (15 words)
Feeding off the emotional undertones of the last song on the where he is troubled, unhappy, and looking to God and family for succour, Joeboy carries forward this introspection with the new EP’s lead single ‘Only God Can Save Me’. (41 words)
While the responsibility on the Israeli side for the strengthening of Hamas lies on the right-wing Netanyahu governments of the past 14 years, the Israeli left is in the midst of a deep introspection and reckoning. (37 words)
A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag. (37 words)
In a movie that positively challenges you to check out, especially in that deranged final act, you can’t help but wonder what the point of it all is — generating oohs and aahs, or genuine introspection? (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
After months of deep introspection, you’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, Scorpio.
An archetypal embodiment of American myth-making, Wayne’s patriotic brand of machismo hasn’t necessarily aged well in these times of national introspection.
Another sharp swerve, to hallucinogen-inspired introspection, strains the show’s already worn tonal elasticity.
Feeding off the emotional undertones of the last song on the where he is troubled, unhappy, and looking to God and family for succour, Joeboy carries forward this introspection with the new EP’s lead single ‘Only God Can Save Me’.
Fictional publisher Logan Roy drinks whiskey in moments of serious introspection and epic strategizing.
He also mentioned that for Eswatini football to have sponsors, there should be a self-introspection on how the sport in the country was being handled.
In a movie that positively challenges you to check out, especially in that deranged final act, you can’t help but wonder what the point of it all is — generating oohs and aahs, or genuine introspection?
In one episode, Danny stops to ask Amy a version of that question, in a rare moment of introspection between the two.
Introspection is only applied to personal wealth and how to increase it through all and any means.
Mastering Hatsu requires introspection and a deep understanding and embracing of one's own uniqueness.
On introspection, I have realised that moments when I succumbed to such external attributions were often my weakest.
That’s to be expected, we suppose, but what came next reminded us of the poisonous partisanship and the lack of introspection that pervaded the Beltway during her final years with the speaker’s gavel.
They provide texts for silent meditation, and mark off time in the communal calendar for quiet introspection.
This is a season filled with delectable character-based drama, and it almost instantly puts each of our beloved characters on a path filled with major, heavy, and fulfilling introspection for all 10 episodes.
While the responsibility on the Israeli side for the strengthening of Hamas lies on the right-wing Netanyahu governments of the past 14 years, the Israeli left is in the midst of a deep introspection and reckoning.
A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag.
At pivotal moments of introspection, my music playlist would shuffle to songs that spoke directly to my thoughts.
But Ajofé’s artistry extends far beyond mere entertainment; it serves as a conduit for social change and introspection.
Deep introspection is needed at this point.
Each of his projects is a reflection of his deep introspection, lyrical genius, and unyielding commitment to addressing social and political issues.
Common combinations with introspection
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- introspection and 21×
- of introspection 17×
- and introspection 12×
- introspection is 9×
- deep introspection 7×
- for introspection 7×
- introspection as 5×
- some introspection 4×
- introspection of 4×
- this introspection 3×