self-reflection

American  

[self-ri-flek-shuhn] / ˈsɛlf rɪˈflɛk ʃən /

noun

1. careful examination of one's own character, behavior, aspirations, etc.; introspection.

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Example Sentences

“He points the finger at everything and everyone else versus doing some real self-reflection on what his responsibility is.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Their message "has always centred around self-reflection, resilience and courage to keep moving forward, even when life feels uncertain", said Carmen Low, 32, a fan in Malaysia.

From Barron's

If consciousness requires sophisticated self-reflection, then perhaps only adult humans qualify.

From Los Angeles Times

By replacing McLaughlin with someone just as eager to debase herself, Noem is signaling that she has no intention of changing course at DHS — and any hopes to the contrary assume a capacity for self-reflection the secretary doesn’t seem to have.

From Salon

Not even the creature’s eloquence moves Victor to self-reflection: “O Frankenstein, be not equitable to every other, and trample upon me alone, to whom thy justice, and even thy clemency and affection, is most due.”

From The Wall Street Journal