self-discovery

[ self-di-skuhv-uh-ree ]

noun

1. the act or process of coming to recognize and understand one’s own assumptions, priorities, behavior, strengths and weaknesses, etc.:

   College is a time of self-discovery and formation for students.

   Decades of suffering and years of therapy culminated in this emotional moment of self-discovery and forgiveness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-discovery¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

The idea behind the study is that engaging in the arts offers a pathway for exploring and expanding new ways of thinking, developing insights and sparking self-discovery.

From Science Daily

The film is less about the flash of celebrity and more about a deeper sense of self-discovery and personal identity.

From Los Angeles Times

The journey is one of self-discovery for both robot and goose as they become fully realized versions of themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

In today's world, where identity is often shaped by social media profiles and online personas, "American Idiot’s" exploration of rebellion and self-discovery feels just as relevant.

From Salon

How a concept created and coined by Carl Jung became the latest pop psych buzzword for self-discovery on social media.

From Los Angeles Times