self-loathing
noun
self-loath·ing
ˌself-ˈlō-ṯẖiŋ 
: 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
Jeffrey Kluger
self-loathing
adjective
… his life as a self-loathing sensualist, an incautious but easily damaged artist …
—A. L. Kennedy
A. L. Kennedy
… stars as a self-loathing English writer who writes Hollywood sitcoms for his actress wife …
—Giselle Benatar
Giselle Benatar
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The point is not to become your biggest critic, start self-loathing or feel guilty.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But they're all ruled by hate, self-loathing, narcissistic, mangled lives.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 2 June 2025
That the short story wasn’t focused on gay self-loathing or repression appealed to director Hermanus, as well as how the film treats the relationship between Lionel and David with a casualness that belies its potentially upsetting subject matter.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
At the first sign of conflict, this regime will collapse into a pile of overwhelming angst and self-loathing.
—Jennie Egerdie, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
But they're all ruled by hate, self-loathing, narcissistic, mangled lives.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 2 June 2025
That the short story wasn’t focused on gay self-loathing or repression appealed to director Hermanus, as well as how the film treats the relationship between Lionel and David with a casualness that belies its potentially upsetting subject matter.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
At the first sign of conflict, this regime will collapse into a pile of overwhelming angst and self-loathing.
—Jennie Egerdie, New Yorker, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-loathing
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“Self-loathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-loathing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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