self-reflection

noun

self-re·​flec·​tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 

: self-examination sense 1

Synonyms

• introspection
• self-contemplation
• self-examination
• self-observation
• self-questioning
• self-scrutiny
• self-searching
• soul-searching

Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of just giving information, ask insightful questions that raise awareness, encourage self-reflection and help direct reports own their growth. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Even in his moments of self-reflection, he’s not really thrown. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

There’s an equal amount of energy and transformation happening in April, but with Mars journeying through Cancer and your 12th house of rest, dreams and unconscious patterns at the start of the month, you’re likely feeling called to dig deep into self-reflection. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

Casting errors as valuable for self-reflection without providing concrete examples of how that reflection has been beneficial does little more than create a permission structure for the failures of this technology. —Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-reflection

• circumspection
• disaffection
• disconnection
• disinfection
• dorsiflexion
• imperfection
• indirection
• insurrection
• intellection
• interjection
• intersection
• introjection