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soul-searching

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soul-search·ing (slsûrchng)
n.
A penetrating examination of one's motives, convictions, and attitudes.
soul-searching
n
deep or critical examination of one's motives, actions, beliefs, etc.
adj
displaying the characteristics of deep or painful self-analysis
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Noun1.soul-searching - a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
self-analysis
introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Translations
soul-searching [ˈsəʊlˌsɜːtʃɪŋ] N after a lot of soul-searching → después de revolverlo muchas veces
soul-searching [ˈsəʊlˌsɜːtʃɪŋ] n after much soul-searching → dopo un profondo esame di coscienza
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But when within thy wave she looks - Which glistens then, and trembles - Why, then, the prettiest of brooks Her worshipper resembles; For in my heart, as in thy stream, Her image deeply lies - His heart which trembles at the beam Of her soul-searching eyes.
Poems by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
 
 
 
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