soul-searching

noun
🔊/ˈsəʊl sɜːtʃɪŋ/
🔊/ˈsəʊl sɜːrtʃɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the careful examination of your thoughts and feelings, for example in order to reach the correct decision or solution to something反省;内省
    • After much soul-searching she decided to leave.经过深思熟虑,她决定离开。