self-reflection

noun

self-re·flec·tion ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən

Synonyms of self-reflection next

: self-examination sense 1

Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence

after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner

Recent Examples on the Web Encourage leaders to seek feedback regularly and engage in self-reflection. —

Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Look for ways to improve: The self-serving bias does not allow room for self-reflection or growth. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Sep. 2024 In this week’s Power Book II: Ghost, a deeply painful loss leads to self-reflection, healing and inner peace… just kidding! —

Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2024 The team then ask the model to refine the idea using chain-of-thought reasoning and self-reflection, two mechanisms that have recently helped to improve the output of large language models using deductive reasoning. —

The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-reflection

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Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of self-reflection was in 1644

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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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