autocritical

English

Etymology

From auto- +‎ critical.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɔːtəʊˈkɹɪtɪkəl/

Adjective

autocritical (comparative more autocritical, superlative most autocritical)

1. Critical of oneself, or of one's work or behaviour.
   • 1982, Robert J. Sternberg, Handbook of human intelligence, page 466:

     His training procedures, which stress self-awareness and autocritical skills, are fascinating reading for contemporary psychologists interested in cognitive skills training.

Synonyms

• reflective
• self-critical

Translations

self-critical — see self-critical