self-analysis

[ self-uh-nal-uh-sis, self- ]

noun

1. the application of psychoanalytic techniques and theories to an analysis of one's own personality and behavior, especially without the aid of a psychiatrist or other trained person.

self-analysis

noun

1. the act or process of analysing oneself

Other Words From

• self-an·a·lyt·i·cal [self, -an-l-, it, -i-k, uh, l, self-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-analysis¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Jackson was not given to self-analysis, or at least not in any way that she was willing to share with the world.

From New York Times

The self-analysis, at times, has been more brutal than any pundit could muster on their angriest day.

From BBC

But then Kubrick himself always resisted too much self-analysis.

From Los Angeles Times

I suppose that in dissecting the song with them, I was indulging in some self-analysis: trying to understand how a happy union of lyrics and musical notes could stay with me so meaningfully, for decades.

From Washington Post

But this is the main takeaway from one of the most remarkable works of artistic self-analysis?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• contemplation
• reflection
• rumination
• self-examination