soul-searching

/ˌsoʊl ˈsʌrtʃɪŋ/
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Definitions of soul-searching
  1. noun
    a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
    synonyms: self-analysis
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    type of:
    introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination
    the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
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