introspective

Meaning

Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Thoughtful and reflective, examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Example Sentences

Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.

She became more introspective after moving to a new city.

Synonyms

reflective, thoughtful, contemplative, meditative, pensive

Entry 1

reflective, thoughtful, contemplative

Entry 2

reflective, thoughtful, meditative, contemplative, pensive

Antonyms

shallow, unreflective, superficial, outgoing, extroverted, careless

Entry 1

shallow, unreflective, superficial

Entry 2

outgoing, extroverted, careless

Collocations

introspective mood, introspective nature, deeply introspective, become introspective