- self-critical
- ,self-`critical adjectivenoticing and talking about your own mistakes and bad qualities
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
self-critical
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self-critical — adj. critical of oneself, one s abilities, etc. Derivatives: self criticism n. * * * ˌself ˈcritical ; adjective • Don t be too self critical. Main entry: ↑self criticismderived … Useful english dictionary
self-critical — self critically, adv. /self krit i keuhl, self /, adj. 1. capable of criticizing oneself objectively. 2. tending to find fault with one s own actions, motives, etc. * * * … Universalium
self-critical — self crit′ical adj. 1) capable of criticizing oneself objectively 2) tending to find fault with one s own actions, motives, etc self crit′ically, adv. self crit′icism, n … From formal English to slang
self-critical — adjective critical of oneself or one s actions in a self aware or unduly disapproving manner. Derivatives self criticism noun … English new terms dictionary
self-critical — /sɛlf ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ (say self kritikuhl) adjective 1. finding fault, especially to an excessive degree, with one s own actions or motives. 2. assessing one s actions, motives, or achievements impartially. –self critically, adverb –self criticism,… …
self-critical — adjective /sɛlfˈkrɪtɪkəl/ Capable of criticizing oneself; able to find mistakes and possibilites for improvement in ones own work. See Also: self criticism … Wiktionary
self-critical — UK / US adjective noticing and talking about your own mistakes and bad qualities … English dictionary
self-criticism — /self krit euh siz euhm, self /, n. the act or fact of being self critical. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
self-criticism — n [U] when you judge your own behaviour or character, especially when you have done something bad >self critical adj … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-criticism — [selfkrit′ə siz΄əm] n. criticism of one s own faults or shortcomings self critical adj … English World dictionary
