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
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Applicants are in the early days of self-reflection; life on a treadmill is unexamined. Scott White, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Justin Bieber has been documenting what appears to be an intense period of self-reflection through a series of Instagram posts for more than three months. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 Emotional regulation, self-reflection and the ability to derive meaning from experiences are fundamental to effective leadership. Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Moments of self-reflection may lead you to reassess professional goals. Essence, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-reflection

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 30 Jun. 2025.

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