self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən How to pronounce self-reflection (audio)
Synonyms of self-reflectionnext

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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Speaks said therapy and self-reflection helped change his own life and inspired him to pursue psychology. Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026 That self-reflection led to Rushing’s best performance to date at the plate. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 May 2026 Everyone experiences moments of existential despair, when one bad day or cataclysmic event sends you into a headspace that’s some combination of panic and self-reflection. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 3 May 2026 In the meantime, amid the music, classes, and self-reflection, Bistline is building herself back one step at a time. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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