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heart-searching

[ hahrt-sur-ching ]
/ ˈhɑrtˌsɜr tʃɪŋ /
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noun
a thorough examination of one's feelings and motives; a self-examination of one's conscience.
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Origin of heart-searching

First recorded in 1640–50; heart + searching

OTHER WORDS FROM heart-searching

heart-searcher, noun

Words nearby heart-searching

heartrending, Heart River, hearts, hearts and flowers, heart's content, heart-searching, heartsease, heart shell, heartsick, heartsink, heartsome
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Words related to heart-searching

contemplation, meditation, reflection, scrutiny, self-examination, soul-searching, rumination, brooding, egoism, introversion, self-absorption, self-analysis, self-observation, self-questioning

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British Dictionary definitions for heart-searching

heart-searching
noun
examination of one's feelings or conscience
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