soul-searching
nounUK /ˈsəʊlˌsɜː.tʃɪŋ/
US /ˈsoʊlˌsɝː.tʃɪŋ/
Thinking hard about what you really feel and who you really are.
After the argument, she did some soul-searching and decided to apologize.
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2. A deep and careful look at your own thoughts and feelings.
His year abroad led to months of soul-searching about his career.
3. The act of questioning your beliefs or values.
The scandal caused real soul-searching within the company.
4. A period of serious thinking before making a big decision.
After some soul-searching, he turned down the job offer.