disclosure of one's private feelings, thoughts, etc, esp when unintentional
self-revelation in American English
(ˈselfˌrevəˈleiʃən, ˌself-)
noun
disclosure of one's private feelings, thoughts, etc., esp. when unintentional
Word origin
[1850–55]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: cloakroom, ethos, headhunting, overprint, runoff
Examples of 'self-revelation' in a sentence
self-revelation
With a terrible burst of self-revelation he said, `It's no good, Francis.
NULL DARE CALL IT TREASON
It is an opportunity for self-revelation, too.
The Times Literary Supplement (2017)
Such moments of even guarded self-revelation are rare, however.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Essentially discreet about its author, the memoir eschews self-revelation to seek larger answers.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
Yet in that single piece of self-revelation, she spoke of none of her relationships.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A sometimes terrifying exercise in self-revelation, gardening is a grubby, sweaty pilgrimage.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Its reputation hasn't been helped by its popcultural image as a crude psychotrick, designed to provoke inadvertent self-revelation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
One performer chosen at random takes centre stage and embarks on an obstacle course in self-revelation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
At the festival, he is discussing the fad for superficial self-revelation through blogs and social networking websites.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There, celebrity is more important than real achievement, self-revelation more gripping than anything created by talent and a considerable imagination.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In a rare moment of self-revelation, he addressed a letter to his men, speaking ofhimself in the third person.