in·tro·spect /ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt/ Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination. —Related forms in·tro·spect·a·ble, in·tro·spect·i·ble, adjective in·tro·spec·tive, adjective in·tro·spec·tive·ly, adverb in·tro·spec·tive·ness, noun in·tro·spec·tor, noun