self-disclosure

[ self-di-skloh-zher ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of revealing oneself to another:

   Friendship requires self-disclosure.

2. the content of such a revelation:

   I know that’s a shocking self-disclosure, but it’s true.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-disclosure¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Whereas other artists might write off highly personal emails and unsolicited self-disclosure from their fans as inappropriate or plain annoying, for Abrams, it’s a reminder “that we’re really all going through the same s— at the end of the day.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We found that parents did not seem too worried about data surveillance or data collection by the VR companies and app developers; they were more worried about risks of self-disclosure in social VR apps," Abhinaya says.

From Science Daily

The "foreign agent" designation requires people and entities on the list to place a disclaimer on items they publish and imposes strict financial reporting and self-disclosure requirements.

From Reuters

The "foreign agent" designation requires media outlets and designated journalists to place a disclaimer on items they publish and imposes strict financial reporting and self-disclosure requirements.

From Reuters

Psychiatrist Jessi Gold wrote recently for Slate about how the self-disclosure of personal details has become commonplace in our society.

From Slate