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heart-searching

heart-search·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahrt sur-ching]
    • /hɑrt ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ/
    • /hɑːt ˈsɜː.tʃɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahrt sur-ching]
    • /hɑrt ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of heart-searching word

  • noun heart-searching a thorough examination of one's feelings and motives; a self-examination of one's conscience. 1
  • noun heart-searching examination of one's feelings or conscience 0

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Parts of speech for Heart-searching

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heart-searching popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for heart-searching

noun heart-searching

  • contemplation — thoughtful or long consideration or observation
  • reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
  • soul-searching — the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.
  • scrutiny — a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
  • meditation — the act of meditating.

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