self-reflective

adjective

self-re·​flec·​tive ˌself-ri-ˈflek-tiv 

: marked by or engaging in self-reflection

Examples of self-reflective in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Political memoirs are rarely especially vulnerable or self-reflective. — Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026

The actress and the artist behind that was a self-reflective person, a hardworking artist who was very interested in getting better at her craft. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Over time, kids who develop strong people skills also tend to become more flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective. — Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 May 2026

Gray crafts a nuanced look at the chain of intergenerational expectations, at turns damning and self-reflective about how cultural self-preservation can conflict with the American justice system. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-reflective

• imperfective
• ineffective
• intellective
• introspective
• irrespective
• nondirective
• nonselective
• retrospective
• unreflective
• advective
• affective
• collective