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introspective

//ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv//
English Definition
Given to examining one's own thoughts.
中文释义
内省的;自省的
Example Sentence

The poet's introspective journal entries provided insight into the creative struggles behind her published verses.

这位诗人内省的日记条目揭示了她出版诗作背后创作挣扎的洞察。

Synonyms
reflective self-examining contemplative
Antonyms
extroverted outward-looking
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
intro(向内) + spect(看) → 向内看自己 → 内省的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “introspective”?

  1. A Distant; reserved.
  2. B Given to examining one's own thoughts.
  3. C Unwarranted; uncalled-for; free.
  4. D Shapeless; formless.
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B — Given to examining one's own thoughts.. “introspective” means Given to examining one's own thoughts..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Given to examining one's own thoughts.”?

  1. A aloof
  2. B amorphous
  3. C gratuitous
  4. D introspective
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D — introspective. “introspective” means Given to examining one's own thoughts..

Common questions about “introspective”

What does “introspective” mean?

introspective — Given to examining one's own thoughts.. In Chinese: 内省的;自省的.

How do you pronounce “introspective”?

introspective is pronounced //ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv//.

How is “introspective” used in a sentence?

The poet's introspective journal entries provided insight into the creative struggles behind her published verses. (这位诗人内省的日记条目揭示了她出版诗作背后创作挣扎的洞察。)

What are synonyms for “introspective”?

reflective, self-examining, contemplative — all close in meaning to introspective (Given to examining one's own thoughts.).

What is the opposite of “introspective”?

extroverted, outward-looking — each the opposite of introspective (Given to examining one's own thoughts.).

Is “introspective” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. introspective is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “introspective”?

intro(向内) + spect(看) → 向内看自己 → 内省的。

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