Meaning of the word introspection in English

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introspection

US /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

Noun

1.

examination of and attention to your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings:

Example:
His defeat in the world championship led to a long period of gloomy introspection.
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