self-revelation

noun

self-rev·​e·​la·​tion ˌself-ˌre-və-ˈlā-shən 

: revelation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and attitudes especially without deliberate intent

Examples of self-revelation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the self-revelation held me back. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

There are indeed threads of entertainment, insight, and self-revelation on our own life miscues resonant in the show. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026

Her most captivating scene is an unexpected moment of self-revelation that’s best kept under wraps. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

Later in her speech, Paulson noted a self-revelation about Roberts, 58. — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-revelation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration