self-judgment

[ self-juhj-muhnt, self- ]

noun

1. the act or fact of judging oneself.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-judgment¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

This moral element attains to a more independent display in the moral self-judgment of man that is called “conscience.”

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There was a dry sharpness of self-judgment, a settled conviction of coming ill in all he said which wrung her heart.

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Yes, beloved brethren, the place of confession and self-judgment becomes us, in the presence of our God.

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It should lead to much exercise of heart and self-judgment as to what has drawn me to an assembly, and as to my ways therein.

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Cultivate secret communion—secret prayer—constant self-judgment.

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