self-reflective

adjective

self-re·​flec·​tive ˌself-ri-ˈflek-tiv 

: marked by or engaging in self-reflection

Examples of self-reflective in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making Kansas City a destination Williams describes her comedy as self-reflective, drawing from her own experiences to tell stories audiences can connect with. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Political memoirs are rarely especially vulnerable or self-reflective. — Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026

Over time, kids who develop strong people skills also tend to become more flexible, adaptable, and self-reflective. — Kelsey Mora, CNBC, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-reflective

• imperfective
• ineffective
• intellective
• introspective
• irrespective
• nondirective
• nonselective
• retrospective
• unreflective
• advective
• affective
• collective