introspective
Example Sentences
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I found him quirky, introspective, and slightly nerdy.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Do you think that this introspective approach to your music has a therapeutic feeling to it?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Performing a role Mr. Morris made for himself, Mr. Smith managed to catch much of the pathos and ambiguity of the choreographer’s own memorable, introspective portrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
But in its softer, more introspective moments, “WGIA$” peels away the layers without losing the hard synths or sonic left-turns that feel so reminiscent of aughts-era electropop.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Billee’s one fault was his excessive good nature, while Joe was the very opposite, sour and introspective, with a perpetual snarl and a malignant eye.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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