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

The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025

Set in Syracuse in the ‘90s, Blyth plays a police officer tasked with arresting men in public bathrooms when he becomes entangled with one of his targets (Tovey) in a film that’s part love story, part self-discovery and grounded in a nostalgic time before smartphones and dating apps. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025

The acclaimed feature debut of Oms, turning on the journey of self-discovery of a Spaniard, Sergio, living penniless in he Netherlands’ Utrecht. —Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025

But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025