soul-searching
noun
soul-search·ing
ˈsōl-ˌsər-chiŋ 
: examination of one's conscience especially with regard to motives and values
Examples of soul-searching in a Sentence
after much soul-searching, they both realized that their marriage was essentially over
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Engage in a bit of soul-searching.
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This whole last year has been a year of soul-searching.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Peterson’s messages about masculinity have found an audience among young men seeking direction and prompted soul-searching among Christian podcasting pastors.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
But Black Wednesday also sparked deeper soul-searching.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
This whole last year has been a year of soul-searching.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Peterson’s messages about masculinity have found an audience among young men seeking direction and prompted soul-searching among Christian podcasting pastors.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
But Black Wednesday also sparked deeper soul-searching.
—Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soul-searching
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“Soul-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul-searching. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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