"autocritical" meaning in English

See autocritical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɔːtəʊˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ [UK] Forms: more autocritical [comparative], most autocritical [superlative]
Etymology: From auto- + critical. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|auto|critical}} auto- + critical Head templates: {{en-adj}} autocritical (comparative more autocritical, superlative most autocritical)
  1. Critical of oneself, or of one's work or behaviour. Synonyms: reflective, self-critical
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