soul-searching
[ sohl-sur-ching ]
/ ˈsoʊlˌsɜr tʃɪŋ /
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noun
the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.
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Origin of soul-searching
First recorded in 1605–15
Words nearby soul-searching
soulful, soul-kiss, soulless, soul mate, soul music, soul-searching, soul sister, Soult, sou marqué, sound, soundalike
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soul-searching
noun
deep or critical examination of one's motives, actions, beliefs, etc
adjective
displaying the characteristics of deep or painful self-analysis
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