About The Word Introspection
Learn about the word Introspection to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Introspection definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Introspection
| Introspection Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Introspection?
[n] the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Synonyms | Synonyms for Introspection: self-contemplation | self-examination Related Terms | Find terms related to Introspection: See Also | contemplation | examen | examination | musing | reflection | reflexion | rumination | self-analysis | soul-searching | thoughtfulness Introspection In Webster's Dictionary \In`tro*spec"tion\, n. [Cf. F. introspection.]
A view of the inside or interior; 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;
self-consciousness; reflection.
I was forced to make an introspection into my own mind.
--Dryden.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Mesua ferrea ‐ handsome East Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental…
- Mellifluous ‐ pleasing to the ear; "the dulcet tones of…
- Sacral plexus ‐ a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd,…
- Mastitis ‐ inflammation of a breast…
- Iota ‐ the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet [n] a tiny or scarcely detectable…
- Logistic assistance ‐ assistance between and within…
- Redolence ‐ a pleasingly sweet…
- Purple-fringed orchis ‐ North American orchid similar to Habenaria psycodes with larger…
- Safety margin ‐ an index indicating the amount beyond the minimum necessary;…
- Observation tower ‐ a structure commanding a wide view of its…