introspection
intermediateB2/ˌɪn.trəˈspɛk.ʃən/ · in-tro-spec-tion
The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
Meanings
The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
اپنے خیالات اور احساسات کی جانچ کرنا۔
احساس خودی
ehsas-e-khudi
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- deep introspection
- introspective thinking
- introspection of feelings
Example Sentences
She often engages in introspection to understand her emotions better.
وہ اپنی جذبات کو بہتر سمجھنے کے لیے اکثر احساس خودی میں مصروف رہتی ہے۔
Woh apni jazbat ko behtar samajhne ke liye aksar ehsaas-e-khudi mein masroof rehti hai.
Introspection can lead to personal growth and self-awareness.
احساس خودی ذاتی ترقی اور خود آگاہی کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔
Ehsaas-e-khudi zaati taraqqi aur khud agahi ka sabab ban sakti hai.
Through introspection, he realized his strengths and weaknesses.
احساس خودی کے ذریعے، اس نے اپنی طاقتیں اور کمزوریاں شناخت کیں۔
Ehsaas-e-khudi ke zariye, usne apni taqatain aur kamzoriyaan shanakht ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'in' as looking within and 'spection' as inspection; so, it's inspecting your inner self.
Imagine a mirror reflecting your inner thoughts and feelings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود اپنے دل کی باتیں سنو، خود کو پہچانو، یہ خود نگری ہے اصل جاننا۔
Khud apne dil ki baatein suno, khud ko pehchaano, yeh khud nigri hai asal jaan'na.
Listen to your heart's whispers, recognize yourself, this introspection is true knowledge.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے اندر جھانکنا بہتر ہے۔
Apne andar jhankna behtar hai.
Looking within oneself is better.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "introspectio" — a looking within
First known use: 17th century
The word 'introspection' originates from the Latin 'intro' meaning 'within' and 'specere' meaning 'to look'. It has been used in English since the 17th century.