self-reflective

American  

[self-ri-flekt-iv] / ˌsɛlf rɪˈflɛkt ɪv /

adjective

1. having a tendency to think about one's own feelings, traits, and actions; prone to introspection and self-reflection.

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Other Word Forms

• self-reflectively adverb
• self-reflectiveness noun

Example Sentences

It signifies that we’re in for a level of heightened, self-reflective fantasy storytelling and, in fact, the revolutionary power of storytelling itself is the beating heart of this film.

From Los Angeles Times

“There are a lot of self-reflective moments, and it is very personal and emotional, but it’s also like one big party,” he explained.

From Los Angeles Times

A movie about a famous and, frankly, selfish actor taking stock late in life feels like the kind of exercise in self-reflective narcissism that, once upon a time in Hollywood, Oscar voters adored.

From Los Angeles Times

A more self-reflective judge might ask where he went wrong; Oldham refuses to accept that he can be wrong.

From Slate

Craig is self-reflective while being appropriately reverent to the tropes of the genre.

From Los Angeles Times