self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən How to pronounce self-reflection (audio)

Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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The best coaches understand that growth stems from emotional awareness, self-reflection and honest conversations. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 The first step in harnessing envy productively is honest self-reflection. Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 For more details on the advancing realm of AI self-reflection, see my discussion at the link here. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Tom Schwartz pays a visit to The Valley, too, and Jax does some self-reflection with his former Vanderpump Rules costar. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-reflection

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-reflection was in 1644

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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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