self-revelation

American  

[self-rev-uh-ley-shuhn, self-] / ˈsɛlfˌrɛv əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. disclosure of one's private feelings, thoughts, etc., especially when unintentional.

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Etymology

Origin of self-revelation

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

For a memoirist, Mr. Lemann remains ambivalent about self-revelation, eliding his professional accomplishments and any emotional upheavals along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Dalia Stasevska heard opera music for the first time, it was a moment of profound self-revelation.

From Los Angeles Times

The looping refrain “hello, it’s me” haunts and hums scantily and seductively behind a manic pulsing beat and harrowing strings, until the final movement in the song punches rapid-fire as if knocking out an opponent with self-revelation.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s kind of like you just have an ideal scenario for self-revelation as it relates to societal injustice or something.

From Los Angeles Times

Lewis: This season, she’s predominantly made up of shame, guilt, denial and then a fierce and ignited purpose of seeking redemption, or self-revelation.

From Los Angeles Times