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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This misidentification generates self-hatred in Black children, creating the psychological conditions to be dominated by white supremacy and adult supremacy as contiguous forces.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
These more severe symptoms included intense sadness, suicidal thoughts, self-hatred, severe fatigue, and significant difficulty functioning.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The rambling notebook – which was written partially in English and partially using English words in Cyrillic script with some Russian words – described feelings of self-hatred and wishes to die.
—Casey Tolan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
These more severe symptoms included intense sadness, suicidal thoughts, self-hatred, severe fatigue, and significant difficulty functioning.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The rambling notebook – which was written partially in English and partially using English words in Cyrillic script with some Russian words – described feelings of self-hatred and wishes to die.
—Casey Tolan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
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
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“Self-hatred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-hatred. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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