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Discover LudwigThe word "self-loathing" is correct and can be used in written English
It is an adjective meaning feeling deep shame, guilt, or dissatisfaction with oneself. For example, "After finding out his mistake, John was consumed by self-loathing and regret."
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self-loathing
adjective
Showing loathing of oneself.
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More self-loathing.
She's self-loathing.
A sort of self-loathing came about".
An admission of weakness and self-loathing?
He hung up in self-loathing.
PARIS — It was not quite self-loathing.
His wish rose out of self-loathing.
Why all the frustration and self-loathing?
I'm consumed by self-loathing.
The self-loathing is palpable.
There's a self-loathing in the air.
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