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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word.  INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used.  Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.

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Looking for a word

I think you are describing altruistic behaviour. If you are looking for a word to drop into that example sentence then I must admit that is quite difficult. I don't think it's a normal use of the the …
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Word request for a situation

I'm at a loss to find one word that covers those requirements. You describe I think at least two and possibly three separate character traits... 1st thoughtful (strongly opinionated) 2nd private (d …
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The tendency to try to find the answer to questions in one's own mind

Could you be describing Denialism? For instance a pithy example - In the U.K., voters choosing Brexit/Remain refusing to examine facts concerning the relationship of the U.K. and European Union, bu …
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