introspecting
Looking inward thoughtfully
Introspecting is the present participle of introspect—to examine one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental states.
The word suggests deliberate self-reflection: She spent the weekend introspecting about what she really wanted from life.
In psychology and philosophy, introspection is a method of self-observation.
In programming, introspecting refers to code examining its own structure or properties at runtime.
Inclined to deep thought
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- ruminatingThinking deeply, repeatedly
- ponderingThinking deeply about something
musing · brooding · soul-searching · philosophical · cogitative · speculative · wistful · deliberative
Scrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-assessmentEvaluating your own performance
- self-evaluationAssessing your own performance
metacognitive · diagnostic · systematic · methodical · critical · deductive · reasoning · objective
Learning one's true character
- self-perceptionHow one views oneself
- self-knowledgeUnderstanding of oneself
- self-understandingAwareness of one's own mind
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
self-inquiry · self-observation · self-questioning · insight · recognition · awakening · realization · clarity
contemplative
Inclined to deep thought
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- ruminatingThinking deeply, repeatedly
pondering · musing · brooding · soul-searching · philosophical · cogitative · speculative · wistful · deliberative · meditative
self-analysis
Scrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-assessmentEvaluating your own performance
self-evaluation · metacognitive · diagnostic · systematic · methodical · critical · deductive · reasoning · objective · logical
self-discovery
Learning one's true character
- self-perceptionHow one views oneself
- self-knowledgeUnderstanding of oneself
- self-understandingAwareness of one's own mind
self-consciousness · self-inquiry · self-observation · self-questioning · insight · recognition · awakening · realization · clarity · authenticity
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
solitude · centering · presence · awareness · breathing · calm · serenity · tranquility · grounding · inward
- thinkingthinking, reasoning, thought, ponder, contemplate
introspectingacting
Temporarily holding position
socializing · extroverting · engaging · doing · participating
introspectingsocializing
Engaging with others recreationally
extroverting · interacting · mingling · connecting · conversing
introspection, introspective, introspectively, introspections, introspectiveness