self-reflection

noun

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

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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Andy Sachs exemplifies an adaptive optimist, challenging norms and fostering open environments through self-reflection and curiosity. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The month brings focus to your friendships, finances and relationships, creating a mixed bag of growth and self-reflection. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 That friction is an opportunity for self-reflection. Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 But also very enlightening and [a] profound time of self-reflection and fear, processing and meditation. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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