self-pity (Meaning)

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self-pity (n)

a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings

Indulging in self-pity had become a crutch that weakened his resolve.
The professor's self-pitying lamentations grated on the students' nerves.
She allowed self-pity to consume her, blinding her to the opportunities around her.
His self-pity stemmed from a deep-seated fear of failure.
The therapist encouraged her to replace self-pity with self-compassion.
Avoiding self-pity required her to confront her shortcomings head-on.
His self-pitying attitude alienated his friends and family.
She realized that self-pity was an unproductive coping mechanism.
The toxic cycle of self-pity kept him trapped in a state of despair.
Breaking free from self-pity required a conscious effort to focus on gratitude and positive thinking.

a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings

sorrow, depression, melancholy, grief,sadness, misery, gloom, distress, agony, anguish

gayness, jollity, humor, contentment, hopefulness, merriment, satisfaction, gaiety, joviality, optimism

Indulging in self-pity had become a crutch that weakened his resolve.

The professor's self-pitying lamentations grated on the students' nerves.

She allowed self-pity to consume her, blinding her to the opportunities around her.

His self-pity stemmed from a deep-seated fear of failure.