self-examination

noun
UK: /ˌself.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌself.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of thinking seriously about your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

    1. Her self-examination revealed some unpleasant truths about herself.
    2. After the argument, a period of self-examination helped him understand his reactions.

  2. A careful inspection or review of one's own actions or motives.

    1. The article encourages a deep self-examination to find inner peace.
    2. The manager suggested self-examination of the team's performance to boost productivity.

Synonyms

contemplation self-analysis introspection soul-searching reflection
self-examination intransitive-verb

  1. To analyze one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions with the goal of understanding oneself better.

    1. I need to self-examine to understand why I reacted that way.
    2. She decided to self-examine her motivations before making a decision.
self-examination transitive-verb

  1. To question oneself about one's conduct, in order to correct deficiencies.

    1. It is important to self-examine one's prejudices and biases.
    2. The company encourages employees to self-examine their work ethics periodically.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-examination" in English means: The act of thinking seriously about your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior., A careful inspection or review of one's own actions or motives..

The phonetic transcription of "self-examination" is /ˌself.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌself.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-examination": contemplation, self-analysis, introspection, soul-searching, reflection.

Example usage of "self-examination": "Her self-examination revealed some unpleasant truths about herself.". More examples on the page.