feel sorry for oneself

idiom

: to feel pity for oneself

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There’s no time to dwell or feel sorry for oneself, life goes on and so does the dating market. Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Feel sorry for oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20sorry%20for%20oneself. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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