self-revelation

American  

[self-rev-uh-ley-shuhn, self-] / ˈsɛlfˌrɛv əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. disclosure of one's private feelings, thoughts, etc., especially when unintentional.

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Etymology

Origin of self-revelation

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

For a memoirist, Mr. Lemann remains ambivalent about self-revelation, eliding his professional accomplishments and any emotional upheavals along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Lewis: This season, she’s predominantly made up of shame, guilt, denial and then a fierce and ignited purpose of seeking redemption, or self-revelation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2023

It is the ultimate opportunity for dress-up and a potential minefield of unwitting self-revelation.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2022

And despite a promise of self-revelation, the author still remains, well, anonymous.

From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2019

And I realize that my parents will be as puzzled by my act of self-revelation as they are by the movie star’s revelations on the talk show.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez