self-critique

noun

self-cri·​tique ˌself-krə-ˈtēk How to pronounce self-critique (audio)
-kri-
plural self-critiques
: the act or an instance of critically examining oneself
… self-critique entails constant attention to the critic's own work, as well as to the work of others concerned with the same problems.—Jackie Byars

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That line delivery is a naked self-critique. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 For another, our culture reinforces self-critique as a path to growth. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Don’t spiral into self-critique… precision beats perfection. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026 There are voices today insisting that any Jewish self-critique strengthens Israel’s enemies. — Rabbi Josh Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-critique

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-critique was in 1872

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“Self-critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-critique. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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