self-scrutiny

noun

self-scru·​ti·​ny ˌself-ˈskrü-tə-nē How to pronounce self-scrutiny (audio)
-ˈskrüt-nē

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-scrutiny was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Self-scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-scrutiny. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

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