self-reflection
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Or at least he would regret it, if he were capable of self-reflection.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Long gone are the days of silently tough, thoughtful, and intelligent men—men capable of great action but also of intense self-reflection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
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 • Mar. 21, 2026
If consciousness requires sophisticated self-reflection, then perhaps only adult humans qualify.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
And, whatever its justification in terms of inmate penitence and self-reflection, the Frenchmen immediately appreciated the administrative power of the separate system.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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