self-reproach

/'selfri'proutʃ/
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self-reproach

She sat alone, filled with self-reproach after forgetting her friend's birthday.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of blaming oneself: The action of criticizing or holding oneself responsible for a perceived fault, mistake, or wrongdoing.
    • A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed): An emotional state characterized by guilt, remorse, or sorrow over one's own actions or failures.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • His constant self-reproach over the failed project was affecting his health.
    • She felt a pang of self-reproach for not visiting her grandmother more often.
    • Healthy self-reflection is different from destructive self-reproach.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be filled with self-reproach": To be overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and blame towards oneself.
    • After the argument, he was filled with self-reproach for his harsh words.
  • "A moment of self-reproach": A brief instance of blaming oneself.
    • A moment of self-reproach struck her when she realized her mistake.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-reproachful (adj): Characterized by or feeling self-reproach.
    • He gave a self-reproachful sigh.
  • Self-accusation (n): A close synonym, meaning the act of accusing oneself.
  • Self-condemnation (n): The act of condemning or judging oneself harshly.
Synonyms
  • Remorse: Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
  • Contrition: The state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
  • Guilt: The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense; a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
Antonyms
  • Self-satisfaction: A feeling of being pleased with oneself.
  • Self-approval: Approval of oneself.
  • Complacency: A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "To be a victim of one's own self-reproach": To suffer excessively due to one's own tendency to blame oneself.
    • She was a victim of her own self-reproach, unable to forgive herself for the past.
  • "To lapse into self-reproach": To fall into a state of blaming oneself.
    • Whenever he was alone, he would lapse into self-reproach.
self-reproach

She sat alone, filled with self-reproach after forgetting her friend's birthday.

Noun
  1. the act of blaming yourself
  2. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

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