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introspection vs soul-searching

soul-searching vs introspection

introspection and soul-searching both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
introspection Yes No No No
soul-searching Yes No No No
As nouns, soul-searching is a hyponym of introspection; that is, soul-searching is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than introspection:
  • introspection: the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  • soul-searching: a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
Other hyponyms of introspection include self-analysis, examen, examination.
introspection (noun) soul-searching (noun)
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
Difference between introspection and soul-searching

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