introspective
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I found him quirky, introspective, and slightly nerdy.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
But I found that I was not immune to being introspective about middle age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
What they first cultivate with silly banter and lighthearted ad-libs eases into a more vulnerable, introspective atmosphere, comparable to a cathartic therapy session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"If you're a soldier and you're driving a tank all day, the last thing you wanted was some introspective soul-searching song that I was writing," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
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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