self-criticism

[ self-krit-uh-siz-uh m, self- ]

/ ˌsɛlfˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm, ˈsɛlf- /

the act or fact of being self-critical.

Origin of self-criticism

First recorded in 1855–60

The idea instead is to help foster a culture more open to self-criticism.

Powerless In Gaza |Matt Sienkiewicz |May 1, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
As a result, Simmons finds that good girls are paralyzed by self-criticism.

Good Girls Are Back |Marisa Meltzer |August 9, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
It may be interesting here to quote his self-criticism also.

A History of Bohemian Literature |Count Ltzow
Use of a wire recorder or a platter, so that one can get a playback after talking, is an aid to self-criticism.

The Armed Forces Officer |U. S. Department of Defense

This mood is, however, tempered by moments of self-criticism.

Mr. Punch's History of Modern England Vol. II (of IV),--1857-1874 |Charles L. Graves
It may be occasioned by a reward or recognition from without or by appreciation arising from self-criticism.

How to Teach |George Drayton Strayer and Naomi Norsworthy
Dobell had learnt little of the art of self-criticism, and whether he had the capacity to learn must remain doubtful.

The Age of Tennyson |Hugh Walker

self-criticism

unfavourable or severe judgement of oneself, one's abilities, one's actions, etc