SINCE 1828
self-criticism
noun
self-crit·i·cism
| \ ˌself-ˈkri-tə-ˌsi-zəm
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plural self-criticisms
Definition of self-criticism
: the act of or capacity for criticizing one's own faults or shortcomings
To impress friends and potential employers, avoid complimenting yourself and trying to disguise it as self-criticism.— Shana Lebowitz … he's learned discipline, beneficial self-criticism … and the ability to develop a regimen in his day-to-day life.— Hillary Gavan
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self-criticism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of self-criticism
: criticism of your own faults and weaknesses
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