introspectiveness

/ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or habit of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental state; a tendency to look inward rather than outward.
    • The philosopher's introspectiveness led him to question the nature of consciousness itself.
    • Some people mistake shyness for introspectiveness, but the two are not the same.
    • Her introspectiveness made her a thoughtful writer, but it also kept her from enjoying simple social gatherings.
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