introspective

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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

Formed in the early 2010s, BTS were at the forefront of popularising K-pop with mainstream audiences in the west, thanks to their energetic blend of slick dance pop and hip-hop, and surprisingly introspective lyrics.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Popular in Francophone countries, Nothomb’s book includes introspective passages with literary descriptions of the author’s feelings at that young age.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

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

It was a relief when the Guards had pounded out of sight and the rest could resume their introspective trudging.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan