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Meaning of soul-searching

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

soul-searching

Pronunciation:/ˈsəʊlsəːtʃɪŋ//ˈsoʊlˌsəɹtʃɪŋ/

verb

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  1. To engage in deep and critical self-examination.

noun

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  1. Probing introspection; a critical consideration of one's conscience; also, an instance of such consideration.

    Example: After much soul-searching I decided to confess.

adjective

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  1. Involving probing introspection, or a critical consideration of one's conscience, especially motives and values.