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self-questioning

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self-ques·tion·ing (slfkwsch-nng)
n.
Scrutiny of one's own feelings, actions, and motivations.

self-questioning
adj
doubting or questioning oneself or one's abilities


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She was not theologically instructed enough to discern very clearly the relation between the sacred documents of the past which she opened without method, and her own obscure, simple life; but the spirit of rectitude, and the sense of responsibility for the effect of her conduct on others, which were strong elements in Nancy's character, had made it a habit with her to scrutinize her past feelings and actions with self-questioning solicitude.
Stephen wilfully abstained from self-questioning, and would not admit to himself that he felt an influence which was to have any determining effect on his conduct.
 
 
 
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