self-searching

noun

ˌself-ˈsər-chiŋ How to pronounce self-searching (audio)
Definition of self-searchingnext
as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings the author seems to use poetry as a medium for her restless self-searching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-searching
  1. soul-searching
  2. introspection
  3. self-examination
  4. self-reflection
  5. self-observation
  6. self-scrutiny
  7. contemplation
Noun
  • While the postmortem and soul-searching are necessary, the tone and tenor of the blame game have begun to morph into something more insidious.
    Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Rasoulof’s script might well have included a scene or two showing Iman’s dirty work in action, rather than consigning his moral dilemma to perhaps one too many soul-searching showers.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of soul-searching
Noun
  • Also, practicing things like introspection while alone can be valuable into adulthood.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Edwards' 9-minute reflection on why contemporary life feels inherently wrong has prompted introspection and discussion about the nature of modern living in the comments.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of introspection
Noun
  • Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-examination
Noun
  • Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Christmas is a time of both community and self-reflection.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-reflection
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of self-observation
Noun
  • Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.
    Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Since my teens, a tendency to spiral into a tornado of self-scrutiny and expecting the absolute worst to happen have been toxic friends of mine.
    Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
Definition of self-scrutiny
Noun
  • These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplation
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