introspective

/ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-trə-ˈspek-tiv/ (ame, mw)

introspective — 形容詞

  • introspectivepositive
  • more introspectivecomparative
  • most introspectivesuperlative

1. tending to direct your attention inward and examine your inner emotional and men

1.形容詞C1
釋義

內省的

傾向仔細思考自己內心想法的

tending to direct your attention inward and examine your inner emotional and mental world rather than focus on events or people around you

例句

Wen is so introspective that she writes in her diary for an hour every evening.

Wen 非常內省，每天晚上都會寫一個小時的日記。

so + adjective + that-clause — cause-and-effect pattern

The therapist noticed that Ravi was deeply introspective and could name his emotions clearly.

治療師注意到 Ravi 非常內省，能夠清楚說出自己的情緒。

notice + object + adjective complement

同義詞
  • self-reflective

    similar in meaning, often implies a deliberate practice of examining one's actions or beliefs

  • contemplative

    broader in scope — can describe thinking deeply about any subject, not only oneself

  • pensive

    more literary, suggests a gentle or slightly sad thoughtfulness rather than active examination

  • meditative

    suggests calm, focused inner attention, often with spiritual or mindful overtones

反義詞
  • outward-looking

    describes someone who focuses on external events and other people rather than their own inner life

  • unreflective

    describes someone who does not tend to think about their own thoughts, feelings, or actions

文法句型

be + introspective

become/grow + introspective

find + object + introspective

用法筆記

Often used with verbs that show a change of state (become, grow, turn) to describe someone entering a reflective mood. Can also describe a lasting personality trait. Do not confuse with 'introverted' — introspective people may be sociable or shy; the focus is on inner attention, not social preference.

常見錯誤

❌My brother is very introverted — he spends hours thinking about his emotions.
✅My brother is very introspective
💡he spends hours thinking about his emotions.' — 'Introverted' describes someone who prefers solitude; 'introspective' describes someone who examines their own thoughts and feelings.