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introspective

[in-truh-spek-tiv] / ˌɪn trəˈspɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
contemplative
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Silverman said Meta's leadership seemed initially unsure how to respond to toxic content on the platform and there was a period of time when the company was "genuinely introspective".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Housel: I hope they become more introspective and more willing to look in the mirror and ask what genuinely works for them, even if it’s totally different from what social media tells them to want.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Beyond that, Hopkins prefers to avoid “an introspective analysis.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

I suppose they seemed more sensitive and introspective.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi