self-criticism

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˌselfˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

  1. The act of judging yourself and finding faults.

    1. Her self-criticism is too hard.
    2. His self-criticism made him work harder to improve his painting skills.

  2. The tendency to see and judge your own faults, often excessively.

    1. Too much self-criticism is bad.
    2. Excessive self-criticism can hinder personal growth and damage your self-esteem.

Synonyms

self-condemnation introspection self-analysis self-reproach

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-criticism" in English means: The act of judging yourself and finding faults., The tendency to see and judge your own faults, often excessively..

The phonetic transcription of "self-criticism" is /ˌselfˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌselfˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-criticism": self-condemnation, introspection, self-analysis, self-reproach.

Example usage of "self-criticism": "Her self-criticism is too hard.". More examples on the page.