as in diffidence
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Recent Examples of self-disgust
The memory comes to me sometimes, out of the blue, crawling into my brain and filling it with self-disgust all over again.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-disgust
Noun
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Between the sticks - Bayern seem reluctant to retire Neuer but this diffidence is helping no one.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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At its best, the uncomfortably intimate aesthetic of the films combined with the general diffidence at their heart attempted to epitomize a generational temperament and linguistic sensibility.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2024
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And while Jaclyn views her single status in Thailand as a way for Laurie to get her groove back, her attempts only lead to further humiliation and self-loathing.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beset by coughing fits, alcoholism, and a healthy dose of self-loathing, Kilmer’s portrayal emphasized the human frailty of an Old West legend over masculine bravado.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In a rare moment of vulnerability, Xan then gives voice to the deep well of shame and self-hate that bubbles beneath his and his brother’s brutish veneer.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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Research shows even brief 30-minute interventions can significantly reduce feelings of hopelessness and self-hate among adolescents and can effectively serve diverse youth populations across different languages, with completion rates nearly doubling when implemented through community partnerships.—
Rob Morris,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Compared with the general population, participants with hoarding disorder scored almost universally high on altruism.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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To survive, vampire bats practice reciprocal altruism, sharing regurgitated blood with starving roost-mates—a rare and complex social behavior in the animal kingdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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While the story could benefit from moments of self-doubt, Hazel’s love for her mother is all-encompassing.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often, self-doubt says the path will be too long, risky or difficult.—
Wilson Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Betty’s humility has been evident throughout the process.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each episode serves as a reminder how baseball imitates life while its beauty is manifested through humility and perseverance.—
Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr.,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Self-disgust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-disgust. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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