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self-reflection

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/ˌsɛlf rɪˈflɛkʃən/ · self-re-flec-tion

the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings, often for the purpose of personal growth.

Meanings

nounformal

the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings, often for the purpose of personal growth.

اپنے خیالات اور احساسات کی جانچ، خاص طور پر ذاتی ترقی کے مقصد کے لیے۔

خود انعکاس

khud inaakas

Synonyms

introspectionself-examinationself-analysisنفس شناسیخود جائزہذاتی تجزیہ

Antonyms

distractionexternal focusavoidanceغفلتباہری توجہاجتناب

Common Collocations

  • process of self-reflection
  • engage in self-reflection
  • importance of self-reflection

Example Sentences

Self-reflection is crucial for personal development.

خود انعکاس ذاتی ترقی کے لیے انتہائی ضروری ہے۔

khud inaakas zaati taraqqi ke liye intehai zaroori hai.

During self-reflection, I realized my strengths and weaknesses.

خود انعکاس کے دوران میں نے اپنی طاقتوں اور کمزوریوں کا ادراک کیا۔

khud inaakas ke dauran maine apni taaqton aur kamzorioun ka idraak kiya.

She often engages in self-reflection to better understand herself.

وہ خود کو بہتر سمجھنے کے لیے اکثر خود انعکاس کرتی ہے۔

woh khud ko behtar samajhne ke liye aksar khud inaakas karti hai.

Easily Confused With

self-perception:Self-perception refers to how one sees oneself, while self-reflection involves deep thinking about one's thoughts and feelings.

Word Family

self-reflective
adjectiveخود انعکاسی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of standing before a mirror (self) and reflecting on your thoughts.

Imagine looking into a calm lake, seeing your reflection and pondering your life.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کے آئینے میں جھانکنا ہے انسانیت کی پہچان، جس میں سچائی ہو، وہی ہے اصل خودی کی شان۔

khud ke aaenay mein jhankna hai insaaniyat ki pehchaan, jiss mein sachai ho, wohi hai asal khudi ki shaan.

Gazing into the mirror of oneself is the essence of humanity, Only in truth does the true self find its grandeur.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنے آپ کا سامنا کرنا سب سے بڑا ہنر ہے۔

apne aap ka saamna karna sab se bara hunar hai.

Confronting oneself is the greatest skill.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + reflection" — the act of thinking deeply about one's own character, actions, and motivations

First known use: 20th century

The term emerged as concepts of introspection and personal insight became more prominent in psychological literature during the 20th century.