self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən How to pronounce self-reflection (audio)

Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
Recent Examples on the Web Crafted as a concept album, Midnights draws inspiration from various sleepless nights, exploring themes from self-reflection to revenge fantasies to falling in love. Nicole Sands, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 In response to the recurring question of a filmmaker’s legitimacy in shooting a community as an outsider, responsible filmmaking is about the aptitude for self-reflection, said McCrae. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 May 2024 By introspecting and having this dialogue of self-reflection, Jez enables leaders to navigate the complexities of human behavior with empathy and insight. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 Michelle’s journey to establishing Crossover Meats is filled with self-reflection, ingenious ideas, a straightforward mission, and a pinch of irony. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 Think of music as a tool for ultimate self-care — moments of compassion that allow for self-reflection and reconnection. Dr. Edith Shiro, Billboard, 6 May 2024 Their visual style is drab at best, and the storytelling lacks the kind of self-reflection that might elevate this project. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024 The dozen tracks that finally tumbled out chart her path of self-reflection and forgiveness, with achingly personal lyrics paired with muscular funk, soul and blues, and backed by her shredding, soaring guitar. Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024 Parks’s library isolation gave her the gift of self-reflection and creation — going the way your blood beats, to riff on James Baldwin’s advice about living truthfully. Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-reflection was in 1644

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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 27 May. 2024.

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