Synonyms of self-examination

self-examination

noun

ˌself-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 

as in introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-examination

In fact, much of our technology is designed to distract us from, or worse, replace this loop of self-examination and improvement. — Arianna Huffington, Time, 29 June 2026

Awareness of this naturally leads to thoughtful self-examination. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2026

Her work demands self-examination and a willingness to rebuild relationships with achievement from internal foundations. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 June 2026

His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026