self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
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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The film’s poise and structure create a perfect vacuum of self-reflection.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
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Moster’s process of self-reflection accelerated as his own children were reaching school age and he and his wife were forced to confront decisions about their education.
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Jackson’s career at Chelsea could depend on the success of the self-reflection that lies ahead.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
There’s no better time for self-reflection with Mercury moving into Leo.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Moster’s process of self-reflection accelerated as his own children were reaching school age and he and his wife were forced to confront decisions about their education.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Jackson’s career at Chelsea could depend on the success of the self-reflection that lies ahead.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reflection
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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