self-flagellating (Meaning)

self-flagellating

extreme criticism of oneself

The self-flagellating monk whipped himself relentlessly, seeking atonement.
The politician's self-flagellating apologies failed to appease his critics.
The artist's self-flagellating performance challenged societal norms.
The writer's self-flagellating prose revealed deep inner conflict.
The athlete's self-flagellating training regimen pushed him to the brink.
The student's self-flagellating study habits left her feeling exhausted and disillusioned.
The self-flagellating behavior served as a distraction from the perpetrator's true problems.
The company's self-flagellating marketing campaign backfired, alienating potential customers.
The therapist helped the client break out of a cycle of self-flagellating thoughts and behaviors.
The self-flagellating tendencies within the community perpetuated a culture of shame and isolation.

extreme criticism of oneself

selfless, altruistic,philanthropical, magnanimous, self-denying, benevolent, humanitarian, generous, unselfish, philanthropic

selfish,narcissistic, self-oriented, self-absorbed, self-interested, egomaniacal, self-involved, egotistical, self-preoccupied, egocentric

The self-flagellating monk whipped himself relentlessly, seeking atonement.

The politician's self-flagellating apologies failed to appease his critics.

The artist's self-flagellating performance challenged societal norms.

The writer's self-flagellating prose revealed deep inner conflict.