introspective

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But it’s poignantly introspective on tracks like “What Is Left to Say” and “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

He is an introspective person, she says, and is willing to challenge his own ideas, including the ones he put forth when creating the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 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