question oneself

[/ˈkwɛstʃən wʌnˈsɛlf/]

verb phrase

questionar-se; pôr-se em questão

1. to doubt or have doubts about one's own beliefs, abilities, or decisions

She began to question herself after hearing the criticism.

Ela começou a questionar-se depois de ouvir as críticas.

2. to engage in self-reflection or introspection about one's motives or character

He questions himself constantly about whether he made the right choice.

Ele questiona-se constantemente sobre se tomou a decisão correta.

3. to express uncertainty or lack of confidence in one's own judgment

Don't question yourself too much; you know what you're doing.

Não se questione demais; você sabe o que está fazendo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

questionar-se; duvidar de si mesmo

Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

se questionar; se duvidar

Colloquial form with reflexive pronoun placement

São Paulo

questionar-se; por em dúvida

Standard usage similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

questionar-se; pôr-se em causa

More formal; 'pôr-se em causa' emphasizes scrutiny of one's actions

second-guess oneself

have an identity crisis

soul search

lose faith in oneself

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