soul-searching
Pronunciation:
/ˈsəʊlsəːtʃɪŋ//ˈsoʊlˌsəɹtʃɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To engage in deep and critical self-examination.
noun
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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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Involving probing introspection, or a critical consideration of one's conscience, especially motives and values.