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

The idea instead is to help foster a culture more open to self-criticism.

From The Daily Beast

As a result, Simmons finds that good girls are paralyzed by self-criticism.

From The Daily Beast

He invited self-criticism, but Sotomayor refused to rise to the bait.

From The Daily Beast

As she grew older she developed a pitiless self-criticism—of her speech, her manners, her looks, her attainments.

From Project Gutenberg

The very beginning of his work proved the truth of his self-criticism.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he tumbled his load down the shute into the cow stable and leaned on his fork to indulge in some sadly-needed self-criticism.

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The teacher's constant self-criticism in the light of these will greatly improve his control of discussion in the class room.

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Howard himself saw this clearly in his occasional moods of self-criticism.

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