What is another word for self-hatred?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfhˈe͡ɪtɹɪd] (IPA)

The term self-hatred is often used to describe an intense dislike or hatred of oneself. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in order to convey the same meaning more accurately. For example, self-loathing, and self-disgust can be used to describe the intense feeling of disgust or rejection one may feel towards oneself. In addition, self-rejection, self-contempt, and self-animosity are also commonly used to describe a deep inward hatred towards oneself. While some of these synonyms may have different levels of intensity, they all convey the same general idea. It is important to be aware of the different synonyms, as they can help one to better understand and express their own feelings of self-hatred or dislike.

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Famous quotes with Self-hatred

  • I have a list a mile long of faults that sometimes bring me to my knees in self-hatred.
    Frank Langella
  • We never get to love by hate, least of all by self-hatred.
    Basil W. Maturin
  • The standard Christian conscience does not permit the believer to look upon the self and find beauty, goodness, natural kindness, strength. Self-knowledge is tainted with self-hatred. The rules of the game of the Christian conscience are such that, when I look within, I must take the blame for all evil, all hardness of the heart that I find, but give God all the credit for any evidence of love. … It is not surprising that the practice of meditation … has remained under a cloud in the West, and that we have, consequently, created a culture of extroverts.
    Sam Keen
  • I’ve learned from these events that self-esteem plays as much a part in the destiny of nations as it does in the lives of individuals; that self-hatred leads to the need either to dominate or to be dominated; that citizens who refuse to obey anything but their own conscience can transform their countries; in short, that self-esteem is the basis of any real democracy.
    Gloria Steinem
  • The messages our kids receive from teachers, coaches--and even, with the best intentions, from us — can push them toward pride or despair...toward self-righteousness or self-hatred.
    Phil Vischer

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