self-pity

[US]/ˌselfˈpɪti/
[UK]/ˌselfˈpɪti/

Translation

n.feelings of sorrow for oneself

Phrases & Collocations

avoid self-pity

filled with self-pity

express self-pity

overcome self-pity

indulging in self-pity

self-pity party

burst of self-pity

free from self-pity

self-pitying comments

show self-pity

Example Sentences

she wallowed in self-pity after failing the exam.

he expressed a lot of self-pity about losing his job.

it's easy to fall into self-pity when things go wrong.

stop indulging in self-pity and do something about it.

her constant self-pity was draining to be around.

he overcame his self-pity and started a new career.

she avoided self-pity by focusing on the positive.

don't let self-pity consume you; move forward.

he was overcome with self-pity after the breakup.

she used to be prone to self-pity, but not anymore.

he recognized his self-pity as a defense mechanism.

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