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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Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025 The month of Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 Tafur emphasizes mindfulness, breathing exercises and self-reflection. Julie Kratz, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 You were left with the sense that the last decade has featured very little self-reflection. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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