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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Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jan. 2026.

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