self-loathing

noun

self-loath·ing | \ˌself-ˈlō-ṯẖiŋ

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Definition of self-loathing

: 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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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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