introspective
intermediateB2/ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪv/ · in-tro-spec-tive
characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Meanings
characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
اپنے خیالات اور احساسات پر غور کرنے والا یا ان کی سوچ میں غرق
خود نگران
khud nagraan
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Common Collocations
- introspective moment
- introspective thoughts
- introspective nature
Example Sentences
After spending some time alone, she became more introspective about her life choices.
تنہا وقت گزارنے کے بعد، وہ اپنی زندگی کے انتخاب کے بارے میں زیادہ خود نگران ہوگئی۔
Tanha waqt guzarne ke baad, woh apni zindagi ke intekhab ke bare mein zyada khud nagraan hogayi.
His introspective personality made him a great writer.
اس کی خود نگران شخصیت نے اسے ایک شاندار مصنف بنایا۔
Is ki khud nagraan shakhsiat ne use aik shandaar musannif banaya.
Introspective thinking can lead to personal growth and understanding.
خود نگران سوچ ذاتی ترقی اور سمجھ بوجھ کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔
Khud nagraan soch zaati taraqqi aur samajh boojh ki taraf le jaati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Introspection starts with 'in' as in 'looking within'.
Imagine a person gazing into a mirror, reflecting on their inner thoughts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا تکلیف دیں داغ میرے دل کے زخم کو، / خود نگری میں مجھے ملتا ہے راز محبت کا۔
Kya takleef dein daagh mere dil ke zakhm ko, / Khud nagri mein mujhe milta hai raaz mohabbat ka.
What pain do these scars of my heart give, / In introspection, I find the secrets of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی عیب کو اوروں میں مت ڈھونڈو۔
Apni aib ko auron mein mat dhoondo.
Do not seek your flaws in others.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "introspectus" — to look within
First known use: 20th century
The word 'introspective' has evolved from the Latin 'intro' meaning 'within' and 'specere' meaning 'to look'. It entered English in the early 20th century.