a querying or doubting of one's own beliefs, motives, etc.
self-questioning
self-ques·tion·ing 
After Mel experimented with a new look, he began self-questioning his decision but knew he had to fully commit at this point.
- An example of self-questioning is a Christian losing their faith in God.
- An example of self-questioning is a criminal defense attorney no longer feeling good about their career.
Self-questioning is a person having doubts about what they believe or why they are doing something.
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self-questioning
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Scrutiny of one's own feelings, actions, and motivations.
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self-questioning - Medical Definition
n.
Scrutiny of one's own feelings, actions, and motivations.
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