SELF-REFLECTION Synonyms: 31 Similar Words

self-reflection

noun

ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən

Definition of self-reflection

as in introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner

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Recent Examples of self-reflection Parents don’t need to feel guilty if their teens aren’t constantly busy—unstructured time can foster self-reflection and relaxation. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 July 2026 Just as the young woman is set to return to her hometown following the end of her postgraduate studies, a girl’s body is discovered there, unravelling painful memories of past trauma and sending Sofia through a pained process of self-reflection. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 July 2026 The month brings focus to your friendships, finances and relationships, creating a mixed bag of growth and self-reflection. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 That friction is an opportunity for self-reflection. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-reflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection

Noun

Ahead of the sound bath, Oso Sound Healing Studio founder Avery Whitmore said the unconventional space would invite a childlike energy, a deeper connection to animals and introspection.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of introspection

Noun

This month is basically like a bridge between the tumultuousness of August’s eclipses and the soul-searching that October’s Venus Retrograde will bring.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
There was a lot of soul-searching on my part for all of the right songs.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of soul-searching

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What came of this self-examination were over sixty videos made in high-definition 3D, produced in weekly sessions over the course of more than a year, beginning in February 2025.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Fundamental Questions To Ask CEOs and the board chair should think of the annual review as a self-examination into what is working well today and what can be improved for tomorrow.

— James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026