self-crit·i·cal
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Definition of self-critical
: inclined to find fault with oneself : critical of oneself
a self-critical perfectionist … helping patients identify and challenge pessimistic or self-critical thoughts that cause or perpetuate depression.— Mary A. Whooley
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“Self-critical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-critical. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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