self-examination

/'selfig,zæmi'neiʃn/
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self-examination

She takes a quiet moment for self-examination in the garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, motives, and behavior: A careful and honest reflection on one's personal character, actions, and conscience. 2. Introspection: The process of looking inward to understand oneself better, often for the purpose of personal growth, moral evaluation, or spiritual development.

Usage

"Self-examination" is a formal noun. It describes a deliberate, thoughtful process. It is often used in contexts related to psychology, ethics, religion, and personal development. It is typically an uncountable noun (e.g., "engage in self-examination").

Examples
  • Noun:
    • Regular self-examination is crucial for personal growth.
    • After the argument, he engaged in a period of painful self-examination.
    • The philosopher believed that self-examination was the path to true wisdom.
Advanced Usage
  • "A period of self-examination": A specific, often extended, time dedicated to introspection.
    • The retreat was a time for quiet reflection and self-examination.
  • "To engage in self-examination": To actively and consciously undertake this introspective process.
    • The crisis forced the company's leadership to engage in serious self-examination.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-examine (verb, rare): To perform self-examination. (Note: This is a back-formation and is less common than the noun phrase "to examine oneself").
  • Introspection (noun): A close synonym, often used interchangeably, though "introspection" can be more general or psychological.
  • Soul-searching (noun): A more informal and emotionally charged synonym, implying a deep and difficult quest for truth about oneself.
Synonyms
  • Introspection
  • Self-reflection
  • Self-scrutiny
  • Soul-searching
  • Self-analysis
Antonyms
  • Self-ignorance
  • Unawareness
  • Thoughtlessness
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To look inward": To engage in self-examination or introspection.
    • Instead of blaming others, it's time to look inward.
  • "To examine one's conscience": A specific type of self-examination focused on moral or ethical conduct.
    • Before making the decision, she took a moment to examine her conscience.
self-examination

She takes a quiet moment for self-examination in the garden.

Noun
  1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

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