autocrítica

self-criticism

noun ow-toh-KREE-tee-kah Rare

Usage Note

Autocrítica refers to the act of critically examining one's own actions, work, or beliefs. In political contexts it was used for the formal self-criticisms demanded of members by communist and socialist parties — a use that gives the word a slightly loaded feel. The adjective is autocrítico/a, and the capacity for self-criticism can be praised as tener autocrítica.

Examples

"El entrenador hizo una dura autocrítica tras la derrota."

Natural Translation

The coach made a harsh self-criticism after the defeat.

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