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soul-searching
[sohl-sur-ching]
noun
the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.
soul-searching
noun
deep or critical examination of one's motives, actions, beliefs, etc
adjective
displaying the characteristics of deep or painful self-analysis
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soul-searching1
Example Sentences
In the subsequent national soul-searching, unions were forced to do a bit of their own.
In 2016, England went through a revolution not dissimilar to the soul-searching of the past few months.
The continuation of that losing streak will cause much soul-searching in the nation that's tied with Sweden for the most Eurovision victories of all time: Seven in total.
After he almost fainted at work, a subsequent doctor's appointment where he was advised to take time off and some soul-searching with his family, he decided enough was enough.
Another Conservative premier, Tim Houston of Nova Scotia - who also did not campaign for Poilievre - said the federal party needs to do some "soul-searching" after its loss.
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