self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 

: self-examination sense 1

Synonyms

• introspection
• soul-searching
• self-examination
• self-observation
• contemplation

Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner

Recent Examples on the Web

Even when Maron was a younger, more aggressive comic, his jokes were always a vehicle for recursive self-reflection. —Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025

Both partners need to understand that no real change can occur unless both are open to self-reflection and willing to co-create something healthier. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

As the month unfolds, a new moon in Virgo arrives on Aug. 23, bringing a fresh start to your 12th house of subconscious patterns, urging you to embrace inner healing and self-reflection. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Some daily planners do contain sections of blank, unlined paper, which can be used for anything from goal mapping to self-reflection for light bullet journaling. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-reflection

• circumspection
• disaffection
• disconnection
• disinfection
• dorsiflexion
• imperfection
• indirection
• insurrection
• intellection
• interjection
• intersection
• introjection