self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən How to pronounce self-reflection (audio)
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Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Identifying the institutions where a student aligns missionally, academically, and culturally requires extensive research and thorough self-reflection, both of which cannot be crammed into a few days at the beginning of August. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Here, Oliphant puts audience on both sides of the performance (the mirror effect of traverse staging always induces self-reflection) and, along with scenic designer Emmie Finckel, absolutely soaks the room in atmosphere. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 Speaks said therapy and self-reflection helped change his own life and inspired him to pursue psychology. Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-reflection

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 May. 2026.

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