self-confrontation

noun

self-con·​fron·​ta·​tion ˌself-ˌkän-(ˌ)frən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce self-confrontation (audio)
: self-analysis

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Encounters with others will also force some kind of self-confrontation. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2026 The duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance. — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024 Accelerator excels when Bad Suns settle into the discomfort of self-confrontation. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025 The scene of Margaret’s self-confrontation is an extraordinary combination of exaltation and kitsch. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-confrontation was in 1961

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“Self-confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confrontation. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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