self-reprimand
intermediateB2/sɛlf ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/ · self-rep-ri-mand
the act of criticizing or scolding oneself for a perceived mistake or failure.
Meanings
the act of criticizing or scolding oneself for a perceived mistake or failure.
اپنے آپ کو کسی غلطی یا ناکامی پر تنقید کرنے یا ڈانٹنے کا عمل۔
خود سرزنش
khud sarzanish
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- internal self-reprimand
- harsh self-reprimand
- gentle self-reprimand
Example Sentences
Her self-reprimand after the mistake helped her learn from it.
غلطی کے بعد اس کی خود سرزنش نے اسے اس سے سیکھنے میں مدد دی۔
Ghalti ke baad is ki khud sarzanish ne use is se seekhne mein madad di.
He often engages in self-reprimand when he fails to meet his own expectations.
جب وہ اپنی توقعات پر پورا نہیں اترتا تو وہ اکثر خود سرزنش کرتا ہے۔
Jab wo apni tawaqqaat par poora nahi uttar ta to wo aksar khud sarzanish karta hai.
Self-reprimand can be a constructive process if done positively.
اگر مثبت طریقے سے کی جائے تو خود سرزنش ایک تعمیری عمل ہو سکتی ہے۔
Agar musbat tareeqe se ki jaye to khud sarzanish aik tameeri amal ho sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Imagine holding a mirror and reflecting on your actions after a mistake.
Picture yourself standing before a mirror, contemplating your choices.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں تک ٹوٹے دِل کی میں خود سرزنش کروں، کیا ہے انسان تو پھر دانا ہوں۔
Kahan tak toote dil ki main khud sarzanish karoon, Kya hai insaan to phir daana hoon.
How long should I reprimand my broken heart, for what is man if not wise.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اندھیرے میں خود کو ڈنکنے والی بلّی کو کون دیکھتا ہے۔
Andhere mein khud ko dankne wali billi ko kon dekhta hai.
Who sees the cat that bites itself in the dark.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + reprimand" — to criticize oneself for a mistake or wrongdoing
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-reprimand' combines 'self', denoting the individual, with 'reprimand', which has origins in Latin meanign to admonish or rebuke.