introspective
adj.adj. thinking deeply about your own feelings, thoughts, and experiences. You use this to describe someone who spends a lot of time looking inside themselves rather than focusing on the outside world.
adj. characterised by or directed toward the self; involving deep self-examination or self-reflection. Often used to describe a person's mental state or a piece of creative work that focuses on internal rather than external themes.
He is an introspective person who prefers reading to social events.
The author's latest novel is highly introspective, focusing on the protagonist's internal struggle with identity.
The retreat was designed to encourage introspective reflection, providing a quiet environment where participants could explore their personal goals away from the distractions of daily life.
From Latin intro "inward, within" (see intro-) + Latin specere "look at".