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self–pity
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self–pity
(noun)
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self–pity
/
ˈ
sɛlf
ˈ
pɪti/
noun
self–pity
/
ˈ
sɛlf
ˈ
pɪti/
noun
Learner's definition of SELF–PITY
[
noncount
]
disapproving
:
a feeling of pity for yourself because you believe you have suffered more than is fair or reasonable
He was wallowing in
self-pity
.
She spoke without a trace/hint of
self-pity
.
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— self–pitying
/
ˈ
sɛlf
ˈ
pɪtijɪŋ/
adjective
a
self-pitying
complainer
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