Synonyms of introspection
3 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for introspection is inlook. Other synonyms of introspection are self-consciousness and reflection. The opposite of introspection is extrospection.
Synonyms and similar words for introspection
nounA looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own...
nounMore synonyms
- inlookIntrospection.
Opposite of introspection
nounA looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own...
- extraspectionThe act process of extraspecting; the perception of that which is other than one's own internal state.
nounMore antonyms
- dialogue
- extrospectionThe observation of things external to one's own mind, as opposed to introspection. Ordinary sense perception or...
Meaning of introspection
- 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.
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Questions about synonyms of introspection
- What is another word for introspection?
- Introspection has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inlook, self-consciousness and reflection.
- What is the opposite of introspection?
- The opposite of introspection is extrospection.
- What does introspection mean?
- Introspection means 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.
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