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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Huda is already wallowing in self-loathing after the challenge, but Chelley will not hear Huda’s apology right now or ever because this was a gross betrayal of the sisterhood.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
There are heavy emotions in every song, which she’s said stem in part from a breakup, an eating disorder and general anxiety and self-loathing; there are references to punching mirrors, stage fright, ego death, obsessing over body weight, even bodily functions.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
There’s rage and violence, self-loathing and self-sabotage.
—Book Marks
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
As Angie's self-loathing grew louder, the house began to change.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 2 July 2025
There are heavy emotions in every song, which she’s said stem in part from a breakup, an eating disorder and general anxiety and self-loathing; there are references to punching mirrors, stage fright, ego death, obsessing over body weight, even bodily functions.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 June 2025
There’s rage and violence, self-loathing and self-sabotage.
—Book Marks
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
As Angie's self-loathing grew louder, the house began to change.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 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 20 Jul. 2025.
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