self-critical
adjective
self-crit·i·cal
ˌself-ˈkri-ti-kəl 
: inclined to find fault with oneself : critical of oneself
a self-critical perfectionist
… helping patients identify and challenge pessimistic or self-critical thoughts that cause or perpetuate depression.—
Mary A. Whooley
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That’s an important distinction for a player as reflective and self-critical as Williams tends to be.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Riley was considerably less self-critical when asked about his team’s offensive philosophy to start the game, even though the Trojans were held to just three points in the first two quarters.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
But another reason might be that Gadd’s self-critical approach to telling his story has stymied many of their attempts to sling mud.
—Joe Utichi, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
The quarterback’s self-critical nature will never go away.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Self-compassion can be cultivated over time, by questioning self-critical narratives and affirming our very human emotional experiences.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
This can involve committing to self-care practices and challenging self-critical thoughts about not being worthy of affection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
This drinking part may also come into contact with a self-critical or self-loathing part that wants to control the drinking.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
Mirren is self-critical in the new ad campaign, too, which will also feature cameos from Idris Elba and Michael Cera in separate commercials.
—Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
Riley was considerably less self-critical when asked about his team’s offensive philosophy to start the game, even though the Trojans were held to just three points in the first two quarters.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
But another reason might be that Gadd’s self-critical approach to telling his story has stymied many of their attempts to sling mud.
—Joe Utichi, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
The quarterback’s self-critical nature will never go away.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
Self-compassion can be cultivated over time, by questioning self-critical narratives and affirming our very human emotional experiences.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
This can involve committing to self-care practices and challenging self-critical thoughts about not being worthy of affection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
This drinking part may also come into contact with a self-critical or self-loathing part that wants to control the drinking.
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023
Mirren is self-critical in the new ad campaign, too, which will also feature cameos from Idris Elba and Michael Cera in separate commercials.
—Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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“Self-critical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-critical. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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