as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not one for self-scrutiny, the president was known for never looking back or second-guessing himself
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Recent Examples of self-scrutiny
Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.
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Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
Since my teens, a tendency to spiral into a tornado of self-scrutiny and expecting the absolute worst to happen have been toxic friends of mine.
—Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
Since my teens, a tendency to spiral into a tornado of self-scrutiny and expecting the absolute worst to happen have been toxic friends of mine.
—Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-scrutiny
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So far, the party does not appear to be headed down a path of deep introspection.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Guide Teams To Lead From The Inside Out Leaders must cultivate a culture where introspection and self-awareness are valued.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Power Of Radical Self-Awareness Reinvention begins with an honest, compassionate self-examination.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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At once a tribute to the bygone movie palaces of his hometown of Recife, and an introspective self-examination focused on his relationship with film, this evocative documentary is a must-see for all cinephiles.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The soul-searching that Edwards did in the wake of that Boston loss has led to a scoring explosion from him of late.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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His victory reshaped the Republican Party and provoked soul-searching among Democrats, who shed support among key groups that were once the backbone of their coalition.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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But without self-reflection, old relationship patterns can quietly resurface, pulling you back into familiar and unhealthy dynamics.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But other economists argue that the profession needs a period of more significant self-reflection.Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Mercury’s entrance to philosophical Sagittarius suggests contemplation as a means to discover what is true for you.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Courrèges circular layout evoked infinite contemplation.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Self-scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-scrutiny. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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