self-betrayal

noun

self-be·​tray·​al ˌself-bi-ˈtrā(-ə)l How to pronounce self-betrayal (audio)
Synonyms of self-betrayalnext
: self-revelation

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This can contribute to feelings of low self-worth, self-betrayal and even anxiety or depression. — Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023 This self-betrayal reduces your ability to engage in an unself-conscious, fully authentic way. — Liz Kislik, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The lesson is visibility without self-betrayal. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026

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First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-betrayal was in 1822

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“Self-betrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-betrayal. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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