self-hatred
noun
self-ha·tred
ˌself-ˈhā-trəd 
: hatred directed toward oneself rather than toward others : self-hate
Some people who read my memoirs are shocked at the level of self-hatred. All I can say is, if you have never suffered from self-loathing, lucky you.—
David Hare
David Hare"It was just self-hatred, low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn't do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore," she [Paris Jackson] explained.—Jessica Sager
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The series turns a lens on the profoundly wealthy, holding a mirror up and forcing them to face their inadequacies, prejudices, self-hatred and blind spots.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2025
For people with core self-hatred, even when depression is treated, the self-hatred persists.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus focus group has one thing in common: American self-hatred.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
The album chronicled depressive episodes, suicidal ideation, self-hatred, and grief.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2025
For people with core self-hatred, even when depression is treated, the self-hatred persists.
—Matt Villano, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus focus group has one thing in common: American self-hatred.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
The album chronicled depressive episodes, suicidal ideation, self-hatred, and grief.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-hatred
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“Self-hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-hatred. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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