self-hatred

noun

1. a feeling of intense dislike for oneself

   feelings of self-hatred

Example Sentences

While Elias did not characterize this as Jewish self-hatred, it certainly bespoke an awkwardness that Cohn felt in his own skin as a Jew.

From Salon

Roberts dissolved into his character, a manipulative small-time hustler whose self-hatred metastasizes into murderous rage.

From Los Angeles Times

“It isn’t self-hatred. I love being Black, but the things I’ve gone through I wouldn’t wish on other children.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I was highly critical of my own body, I had low self-esteem, I struggled with self-hatred, just like Claire. I could see myself in that character.”

From New York Times

This includes feeling overwhelmed, pessimistic, letting emotions control you, self-hatred and building walls between yourself and others.

From Los Angeles Times