self-criticism

[self-krit-uh-siz-uhm, self-]

noun

1. the act or fact of being self-critical.

self-criticism

noun

1. unfavourable or severe judgement of oneself, one's abilities, one's actions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-criticism¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In this refined analysis, early benefits were seen in feelings of sadness, self-criticism, restlessness, and suicidal ideation.

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"Not only was there no self-criticism for the disasters carried out by previous governments, but there was also no overarching response to the reform agenda set out by the government," he said.

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Though the coach was quick to point out that self-criticism was useful only to a point with Maiava.

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She set up her first group in a church hall in Alfreton in 1969, to help people with both their weight and with "the sometimes far heavier burden of shame and self-criticism".

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Motherhood has made Slate gentler on herself, sloughing off feelings of foolishness, self-criticism and self-doubt.

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