self-disgust

noun

Definition of self-disgustnext
as in diffidence

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Recent Examples of self-disgust Perhaps there could even be a real shudder of self-disgust on these shores—a recognition that our national pursuit of material happiness has immiserated much of the rest of the world and is now devouring itself. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The memory comes to me sometimes, out of the blue, crawling into my brain and filling it with self-disgust all over again. — Alan Shearer, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 Shakespeare was a master of depicting the kinds of universal experiences — lust, betrayal, self-disgust, fear — that might preoccupy a young literary-minded student. — Talya Zax, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 Messud’s willingness to imagine the depths of her father’s self-disgust is both tender and shocking. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 May 2024 It can best be described as a form of self-disgust or even embarrassment. — Women's Health, 8 May 2023 The dismantling of Willy in his son’s eyes is almost as sad as the brief flashes of honest self-disgust that interrupt his father’s reveries. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-disgust
  1. diffidence
  2. self-loathing
  3. self-hate
  4. altruism
  5. self-doubt
  6. humility
Noun
  • Celik seems attuned to such questions as a valid (if not necessarily revelatory) core for a play to circle around, but Cramer’s writing often feels caught between an exploration of comic diffidence and simply an expression of it.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And that eye could see past Dorothy’s drab uniform and Cindy Brady pigtails, her tall girl’s diffidence and her sweet girl’s shyness, to the bombshell smoldering underneath.
    — Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of diffidence
Noun
  • Or two self-loathing stepbrothers and their toxic, brutally violent codependence?
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Salima Gangani gives a moving and sensitive performance as Gretchen, Regina’s devoted but self-loathing second in command.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Definition of self-loathing
Noun
  • Andreeva listens and nods, then returns to self-hate too often.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • The book is a journey from self-love to self-hate.
    — Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of self-hate
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  • This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.
    — Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • Musk did push for structures that would have given him control, and Altman and Brockman became extraordinarily wealthy from an organization built around the language of altruism.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of altruism
Noun
  • Even as these exhilarating talents have reenergized the game and risen above their peers, they’ve been brought low by injuries, doping scandals, and self-doubt.
    — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
  • Despite impressive resumes and years of experience, many struggled with self-doubt.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of self-doubt
Noun
  • LaNasa told Horst the key to tapping into Dana’s character is finding humility.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Balogun, after all, had done and said all the right things, acting with restraint and humility, despite having been harshly sent off.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of humility

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“Self-disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-disgust. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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