introspective
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Andrew was the loud, bullish, outgoing child, said to be the favourite of his mother, while Charles was the thoughtful, introspective, serious older brother, carrying the weight of responsibility as heir.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 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
There are evolving displays of solo and group dances, some madly driven, others intently introspective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
But I see I am becoming unduly introspective, and in a rather morose sort of way at that.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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