Self-questioning

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The contemplation of one's actions, beliefs, etc.

    "Obama’s thoughtfulness is obvious to anyone who has observed his political career, but in this book he lays himself open to self-questioning."

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"Obama’s thoughtfulness is obvious to anyone who has observed his political career, but in this book he lays himself open to self-questioning."

Etymology

From self- + questioning.

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