(in-tro-spec-tive) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. looking inward at one's thoughts and feelings.

Example Sentence

Her introspective nature was in sharp contrast to her gregarious sister.

More Example Sentences

Many people are introspective during quiet times.

Synonyms

reflective; contemplative; inward-looking

Antonyms

outward; extroverted; unreflective

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Rhymes

  • affective
  • collective
  • connective
  • corrective
  • defective
  • detective
  • directive
  • effective
  • elective
  • infective
  • invective
  • objective
  • perspective
  • projective
  • prospective
  • protective
  • reflective
  • respective
  • selective
  • subjective

  • ineffective
  • introspective
  • irrespective
  • retrospective

  • anti-infective