self-searching

noun

self-search·​ing ˌself-ˈsər-chiŋ How to pronounce self-searching (audio)

Examples of self-searching in a Sentence

the author seems to use poetry as a medium for her restless self-searching
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One of many things the culture lost with Lennon’s death was his rare example as a burgeoning and often self-searching male feminist, serving as a role model for men looking to take account of their behavior. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-searching was in 1612

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“Self-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-searching. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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