2006-10-21 04:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by Strawberry 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
'Introspective' = given or pertaining to introspection.
'Introspection' = the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes etc.
2006-10-21 05:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in‧tro‧spect /ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-truh-spekt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used without object) 1. to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
–verb (used with object) 2. to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
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[Origin: 1675–85; back formation from introspection]
—Related forms
in‧tro‧spect‧a‧ble, in‧tro‧spect‧i‧ble, adjective
in‧tro‧spec‧tive, adjective
in‧tro‧spec‧tive‧ly, adverb
in‧tro‧spec‧tive‧ness, noun
in‧tro‧spec‧tor, noun
2006-10-21 05:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by voidedius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking inside yourself, rather than at the exterior world. Of a philosophical bent, perhaps not a socializer. Seeking to know yourself.
2006-10-21 05:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An examination of one's own thoughts or feelings; looking inwardly, reflecting on one's soul, and inward actions
2006-10-21 05:53:06 · answer #4 · answered by crazynays 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋