self-loathing

noun

self-loath·ing | \ ˌself-ˈlō-ṯẖiŋ

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: 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

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… 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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