Introspection

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A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; I was forced to make an introspection into my own mind. - Dryden.

Noun

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introspection - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct Synonyms: self-contemplation, self-examination

contemplation, examen, examination, introspect, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, self-analysis, self-contemplation, self-examination, soul-searching, thoughtfulness