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self-reflectionthe activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/

Korean meaning: 자신의 감정과 행동, 그리고 그 이유에 대해 깊이 생각하는 활동; 자기 성찰

Korean pronunciation: 셀프 리**플렉**션

Example Sentences

  • His daily self-reflection journal helped him realize he was addicted to checking his phone every five minutes.
  • After failing the exam, she spent time in self-reflection to identify her study weaknesses.
  • His self-reflection revealed that he argued with people not because he was right, but because he was hungry.

self-reflection

NOUN

//ˌself rɪˈflekʃən//

the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

self-reflection concept
💡 Concept

the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them

self-reflection rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through introspection and self-reflection, we find our deepest connection!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌself rɪˈflekʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootself
Suffix-reflection

Origin

자신(self)과 반사/성찰(reflection)이 합쳐진 복합어로, 마치 거울에 비친 자신의 모습을 바라보듯 내면을 들여다본다는 의미에서 유래

🎵Rhyme

introspectioninspectionconnection
introspection
inspection
connection

🔗Collocations

deep self-reflection
engage in self-reflection
period of self-reflection
practice self-reflection
encourage self-reflection
self-reflection skills

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His daily self-reflection journal helped him realize he was addicted to checking his phone every five minutes.

After failing the exam, she spent time in self-reflection to identify her study weaknesses.

😄 Fun example

His self-reflection revealed that he argued with people not because he was right, but because he was hungry.

Regular self-reflection is essential for personal growth and development.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

introspectionself-examinationsoul-searchingself-analysiscontemplation

Antonyms

thoughtlessnessimpulsivenessunreflectiveness

Related

meditationmindfulnessawarenessinsightconsciousness

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