self-reflection
ˌsɛlf rɪˈflɛkʃən
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Definition of self-reflection - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
self-examinationthe act of thinking about one's actions and character
  • He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
introspection self-assessment self-examination
2.
introspectionprocess of examining one's own thoughts and feelings
  • Self-reflection helps in understanding personal strengths and weaknesses.
introspection self-examination soul-searching
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Origin of self-reflection

Latin, self (oneself) + reflectere (bend back)

Terms with self-reflection included in their meaning

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self-reflection
deep thinking about yourself or your choices
self-reflection
be alone and think about one's mistakes
self-reflection
consider own attitudes or behavior to improve oneself
self-reflection
often thinks deeply about own thoughts and feelings
self-reflection
accept your actions or decisions and keep self-respect
self-reflection
internal dialogue about one's actions
self-reflection
look deeply at your own feelings or motives
self-reflection
examine one's own thoughts and feelings deeply

Examples of self-reflection in a sentence

  • Daily self-reflection can lead to personal growth.
  • Through self-reflection, he discovered his true passion.
  • Self-reflection led her to make significant life changes.

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  1. French:introspection, auto-réflexion, ...
  2. German:Selbstreflexion, Selbstbetrachtung, ...
  3. Italian:introspezione, esame di coscienza, ...
  4. Spanish:introspección, autorreflexión, ...
  5. Portuguese:auto-reflexão, autorreflexão, ...
  6. Chinese:自我审视, 自我反思, ...
  7. Japanese:自己評価, 自己反省, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأَمُّلُ الذَّاتِ, تَأَمُّل ذَاتِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְבּוֹנְנוּת עַצְמִית, הַרְהוּר עַצְמִי, ...
  10. Russian:самоанализ, саморефлексия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:саморефлексія, самоспостереження, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्मचिंतन, आत्मविश्लेषण, ...
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