SELF-LOATHING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

self-loathing

noun

Definition of self-loathing

as in self-hate

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Recent Examples of self-loathing It’s taken me years to be able to overcome that psychology of self-loathing and victimhood. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026 Yet extricated from that meta appreciation, the result is a work with a ton of questions about masculinity, sexuality, and self-loathing that are more interesting than any of its answers. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 In the series’ end, Harry and his sometime school comrades and allied teachers and others, fight off said tormented self-loathing wizard as, simultaneously, fascistic muggles rise, opposing the mere existence of their kind. — Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025 Rhea Seehorn is incredible as a self-loathing author Except Carol. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-loathing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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

Noun

Curiosity about the unknowable begins masquerading as intimacy, and you can be left feeling both heartbroken and filled with self-disgust.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of self-disgust

Noun

Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Our pro bono military operations have been conducted with noticeable diffidence.

— Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of diffidence

Noun

Now in theaters across the country, this family-friendly movie highlights positive messaging like overcoming self-doubt, positive self-talk, working together, and helping others.

— Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
Shalhoub admitted that the pressure didn’t come from anyone else, and the self-doubt and fear of failure were all self-induced.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-doubt

Noun

Spatola leaves behind his wife, Jamie Krzyzewski, three children and a wide circle of colleagues lauding his character, humility and passion for basketball.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Even the classic Western is built on a man of principle, humility, integrity, dignity and respect for others.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

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