self-re·flec·tion | \ ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
\
\Definition of self-reflection
Synonyms for self-reflection
Synonyms
- introspection,
- self-contemplation,
- self-examination,
- self-observation,
- self-questioning,
- self-scrutiny,
- self-searching,
- soul-searching
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for self-reflection
self-reflection
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-reflection
: careful thought about your own behavior and beliefs
See the full definition for self-reflection in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Comments on self-reflection
What made you want to look up self-reflection? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Musical Words Quiz
- Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Share self-reflection
Time Traveler for self-reflection
The first known use of self-reflection was in 1644
See more words from the same year