self-reflection — the 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/
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
the activity of thinking about your own feelings and behavior, and the reasons that may lie behind them
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Self-reflection is a compound word combining 'self' (referring to one's own person) and 'reflection' (from Latin reflectere, meaning to bend back or turn back). The term metaphorically derives from the image of seeing one's reflection in a mirror, extended to mean the act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives.
Breakdown
self (one's own person) + reflection (Latin reflectere: re- (back) + flectere (to bend), originally meaning a turning back or mirroring of light, extended to contemplation of one's inner nature).
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Regular self-reflection is essential for personal growth and development.”
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