Self-examining and Self-absorbed

Self-examining adjective - Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences.

Self-absorbed and self-examining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-absorbed" instead an adjective phrase "Self-examining".

Self-absorbed adjective - Overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests.

Self-examining and self-absorbed are semantically related. You can use "Self-examining" instead an adjective phrase "Self-absorbed".