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View synonyms for soul-searching

soul-searching

[sohl-sur-ching]

noun

  1. the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.



soul-searching

noun

  1. deep or critical examination of one's motives, actions, beliefs, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. displaying the characteristics of deep or painful self-analysis

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of soul-searching1

First recorded in 1605–15

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