self-hate

noun

ˌself-ˈhāt How to pronounce self-hate (audio)
Synonyms of self-hatenext
: hatred directed toward oneself rather than toward others : self-hatred
Humans need self-love, not self-hate, but when you have a disorder which makes you anti-social, it's hard to be kind to yourself.— Jo Challacombe

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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 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

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-hate was in 1576

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“Self-hate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-hate. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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