Self-criticism

//ˌsɛlfˈkɹɪtəˌsɪzəm// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Criticism of oneself. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    criticism of yourself wordnet
  3. 3
    A practice of confessing and criticizing one's real or imagined transgressions in public settings, especially in East Asia. uncountable, usually

    "to commit self-criticism"

Example

More examples

"As there must be moderation in other things, so there must be moderation in self-criticism."

Etymology

From self- + criticism.

Related phrases

self-critical

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