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INTROSPECTION Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word introspection. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word introspection. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INTROSPECTION

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self-contemplation
nounn
noun

• the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

self-examination
nounn
noun

• the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

self-analysis
nounn
noun

• a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives

• the application of psychotherapeutic principles to the analysis of your own personality

reflection
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

• expression without words

• a likeness in which left and right are reversed

• the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

• (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• the ability to reflect beams or rays

self-consciousness
nounn
noun

• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

Best Hypernyms For INTROSPECTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for introspection, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
contemplation musing reflection reflexion rumination thoughtfulness

Alternatives for SELF-CONTEMPLATION

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