self-loathing

noun

self-loath·ing ˌself-ˈlō-ṯẖiŋ

Synonyms of self-loathing next

: 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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Turning self-loathing into material is one of the things that keeps Glaser alive. —

Anna Peele, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024 The self-loathing that never really went away will come back in full force; the cycle of misery continues. —

Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024 Daniel Brühl is transformative as the haughty, brilliant and self-loathing Lagerfeld. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024 Every character in this story gets their own voice — the novel’s polyphonic structure comprises 21 first-person chapters, a daisy chain of regret, anger, humor and self-loathing. —

Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-loathing