Introspection

Word INTROSPECTION
Character 13
Hyphenation in tro spec tion
Pronunciations /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Introspection"

What do we mean by introspection?

Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination. noun

The act of looking inward; a view of the inside or interior; specifically, the act of directly observing the states and processes of one's own mind; examination of one's own thoughts or feelings. noun

A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward noun

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. noun

The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct noun

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

In-truh-spek-shuh n noun 1. observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself. 2.the tendency or disposition to do this. 3.sympathetic introspection. Urban Dictionary

Looking within. Urban Dictionary

When you start to analyze your own thought processes; watch your own brain. Urban Dictionary

A wonderful and necessary tool for self-improvement that involves looking into the mirror and recognizing and accepting one's own faults and shortcomings so as to become more humble and less proud. Pride is a deadly sin, not a positive trait. Urban Dictionary

This psychological self-assessment is the result of teaching that pride the deadly sin can copulate with self-esteem the evil twin and give birth to something good. Looking in the mirror and finding nothing needs improvement because of a lacking ability to do "CRITICAL INTROSPECTION" society as a whole believes that it takes a village to raise a child, but an intolerant, self-righteous, virtue signaling, Narcissistic village idiot is all the village has ever been able to raise up. we call them politically activated progressive social justice warriors. AKA domestic terrorist of the private population. Urban Dictionary

A "Transitional Living Program" based on bureaucratic rules, arbitrary grades, and false promises. At ICR, there are a few key phrases one must understand in order to be successful here. See if you can follow this easy-to-read translation of staff's favorite phrases and what they actually mean! "I've been looking into it"---I have not been looking it. "I'm working very hard on it"--I thought about working on it, once, but let the thought pass. "We have had budget cuts"--The founder of the program decided to increase his own salary again, siphoning the money from the program's account (which the students pay for) "We have to walk to the gym today"--The founder of the program got drunk and passed out in the van somewhere far away, rendering it useless for transporting the group. "It's not about THEM, it's about YOU!"--I do not know what to tell you, but I read somewhere that telling you this will be helpful. Urban Dictionary

Introspections Costa Rica is a transitional living program located in the heart of San Jose, Costa Rica. The students live in an apartment complex and there is a Mentor on staff at all times. The students go on an out of the counrty trip once every 3 months usually to panama or nicaragua and every 6 weeks they do a long weekend trip. The head of the program is a well known psychologist who is a big advicate of peace and involded in multiple orginizations. The program is designed so that you get what you put into the program and you make it what you want it to be. The program director belevives the students are the protential leaders of the future and that we all can make a difference in the world. The is a growing program thats goal is to make a difference in tomarrows youth. Most of the students at ICR come from wilderness of RTC's prgrams. Urban Dictionary

The process of continued self-analysis as a hobby; Making introspection a gerund. Urban Dictionary

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The word "introspection" in example sentences

Instead, Shaftesbury assumes that the language in which we conduct our introspection is always public. ❋ Unknown (2008)

To open oneself up to that introspection is almost the first step to a true religiosity, where you can be honest with yourself and humble in the way I think you have to be in order to be truly religious. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I agree with Urstoff - introspection is a pretty weak argument. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On the other hand, I have much less faith in introspection than Caplan and the Austrians, despite some of my other Austrian leanings. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(Of course, my introspection is fallible - if I can find some good data, I'll followup with a few simple statistical tests). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of course, “Semi-Pro” was helmed by Kent Alterman, producer of such comedy classics as “Balls of Fury” and “Mr. Woodcock,” and written by Scot “School for Scoundrels” Armstrong, so such introspection is understandably shallow … even by mainstream Hollywood standards. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They are unpracticed in introspection, and therefore badly equipped to deal with opponents whom they cannot shoot like big game or outdo in daring … The hard-boiled are compensated for their silence: they fly planes or fight bulls or catch tarpon, whereas I rarely leave my room. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But for the most part, introspection is the psychological equivalent of description. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Mostly, we crave introspection from the author and from the characters we read about. ❋ Deep_bluze (2004)

And anyone who thinks American introspection translates into a lack of criticism of foreign terrorism just isn't thinking. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The Scotch in Ontario may brood a little too darkly on sins material and immaterial, especially after the merriment of Hogmanay, but the habit of introspection is beneficial. ❋ Unknown (1952)

The word introspection meant nothing to him whatever, there were in life certain direct sharp motives and on these he acted. ❋ Hugh Walpole (1912)

Also branded as sin was "introspection" - a term given negative connotations by the group, but that in reality meant using one's mind to think critically and being open to the warnings of the Holy Spirit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I can't say that I've devoted a great deal of research to the subject, and it's not really a burning question for me (so maybe this means I should shut up); but as I said, I'm more interested in the music than the person - I can't imagine someone listening to most of Webern's music not being spurred to introspection on some level (maybe early romantic pieces aside), and introspection is what people like Nazis don't want. ❋ Matthew Guerrieri (2007)

Far from engaging in introspection about what went wrong they aren’t even working on moving forward with other legislation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Far from it; introspection is critical in a novel, and it’s what sets it apart from other mediums. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The man seemed lost in introspection, [as if] [delivering] a [soliloquy]. ❋ Mr. Lexicon (2016)

He's the introspective [sort]. ❋ Freeter (2009)

After I had yet another sexy thought about [Sarah Palin], I started to introspectate on why I [lust] after [irrelevant], media-attention-greedy whores who would pain me to talk to in real life. ❋ Twistedechoes (2013)

CRITICAL INTROSPECTION has made me understand [what I need] to improve about myself. As a result, others have become more [tolerant] of my [presence]. ❋ Spiritual-Master (2022)

sycophantic introspection has produced another [narcissistic] [village idiot], if only they had learned [CRITICAL INTROSPECTION]. ❋ Spiritual-Master (2022)

If a student at ICR, Introspections Costa Rica, says, "The overwhelming amounts of [negativity] and complaining from the other students are beginning to effect my attitude," (s)he will be told, "It's not about THEM, it's about YOU!" If a student says, "I've been asking you daily for two weeks to get this issue solved," (s)he will be told, "[I'm working on it]." If a student says "You told me two weeks ago you had this figured out," s(he) will be told, "I've been [looking into it]." ❋ ICR Prisoner (2009)

[INTROSPECTIONS COSTA RICA], treatment program,[Transitional] Living Program, Rehab, [ICR] ❋ ICR STUDENT (2009)

I love you [digging in] and [introspecting]. I've been introspecting and I think [therapy] is a waste of money. ❋ ShaytheShepherd (2021)

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