SELF-HATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

self-hate

noun

Definition of self-hate

as in self-loathing

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Recent Examples of self-hate The book is a journey from self-love to self-hate. — Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026 Henry initially felt anxious about others possibly perceiving her decision to go blonde as an attempt to emulate whiteness or as an expression of self-hate. — Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025 There was some internal kind of self-hate, cultural hate in some ways. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 Doja Cat has opened up about her cocaine use, combating self-hate and image issues while growing up. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for self-hate

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Noun

Or two self-loathing stepbrothers and their toxic, brutally violent codependence?

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Salima Gangani gives a moving and sensitive performance as Gretchen, Regina’s devoted but self-loathing second in command.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026

Definition of self-loathing

Noun

Curiosity about the unknowable begins masquerading as intimacy, and you can be left feeling both heartbroken and filled with self-disgust.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Perhaps there could even be a real shudder of self-disgust on these shores—a recognition that our national pursuit of material happiness has immiserated much of the rest of the world and is now devouring itself.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of self-disgust

Noun

Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Our pro bono military operations have been conducted with noticeable diffidence.

— Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of diffidence

Noun

Doing so is not only a matter of altruism; the United States itself will have to grapple with migrants fleeing failing states, pandemics, and the dangers of climate change.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
To be certain, analysts say there's little altruism in how China came to sit on its massive stockpile of oil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of altruism

Noun

One writer signed up to work with a confidence coach for the first time, and ended up doubting that her self-doubt was all that bad.

— Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
Your friend may show changes in their usual mood or mindset, such as sadness, depression, anxiety, self-doubt or low self-esteem.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of self-doubt

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