Synonyms of self-discovery

self-discovery

noun

as in self-exploration

the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings

She was on a voyage of self-discovery.

Related Words

• self-exploration
• self-realization
• self-actualization
• introspection
• meditation
• self-fulfillment
• soul-searching
• self-reflection
• self-examination
• contemplation
• self-awareness
• self-analysis
• self-observation
• self-recognition
• reflection
• self-consciousness
• self-questioning
• self-searching
• self-scrutiny
• self-esteem
• self-knowledge
• introversion
• self-absorption
• self-contemplation
• self-concept
• self-image
• self-involvement
• self-centeredness
• self-revelation
• self-perception
• rumination
• self-concern

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-discovery

Set to shoot next year, the series follows Weaving as Alan Armstrong — a brilliant but disgraced lawyer who’s forced to represent a dog on death row, setting him on an unexpected path toward redemption and self-discovery. —Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025

Based on the characters from Adventure Time, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025

Lala’s journey of self-discovery is told with honesty, transparency, and urgency, giving voice to the emotions and choices that many young people and students often carry in silence. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025