self-loathing
noun
self-loath·ing
ˌself-ˈlō-ṯẖiŋ
: loathing of oneself : self-hatred
acting out of fear and self-loathing
… the idea that the self-absorption and egotism of the narcissist are a pose to mask their opposite: a deep well of self-loathing and low self-esteem.—Jeffrey Kluger
self-loathing
adjective
… his life as a self-loathing sensualist, an incautious but easily damaged artist …
—A. L. Kennedy
… stars as a self-loathing English writer who writes Hollywood sitcoms for his actress wife …
—Giselle Benatar
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