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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

to question or examine one's own actions and behaviors;

e.g. She was sick of all this self-questioning and doubting her every move.

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Similar Words

Altruistic

Beneficent

Benevolent

Charitable

Diffident

Feeler

Generous

Greathearted

Humanitarian

Introspection

Introspective

Introversion

Magnanimous

Other-directed

Philanthropic

Questionnaire

Rehearing

Self-analysis

Self-awareness

Self-concept

Self-denying

Self-discovery

Self-doubting

Self-examination

Self-exploration

Self-forgetful

Self-fulfillment

Self-giving

Self-image

Self-observation

Self-perception

Self-realization

Self-recognition

Self-reflection

Self-reflective

Self-revelation

Self-sacrificing

Selfless

Soul-searching

Unselfish

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Opposite Words

Complacent

Conceited

Egocentric

Egotistical

Inner-directed

Narcissistic

Overweening

Pompous

Prideful

Proud

Self-absorbed

Self-centered

Self-directed

Self-glorifying

Self-important

Self-infatuated

Self-obsessed

Self-oriented

Self-preoccupied

Self-regarding

Self-satisfied

Self-seeking

Self-serving

Selfish

Smug

Solipsistic

Vain

Vainglorious

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Related Words

Contemplation

Disquisition

Examen

Examination

Exploration

Inquest

Inquiry

Inquisition

Introversion

Meditation

Probation

Probe

Reflection

Research

Self-absorption

Self-analysis

Self-awareness

Self-concept

Self-concern

Self-discovery

Self-exploration

Self-fulfillment

Self-image

Self-perception

Self-realization

Self-recognition

Self-revelation

Study

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