self-blaming
|self/blam/ing|
B2
/sɛlf ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
(self-blame)
holding oneself responsible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-blame' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'blame', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'blame' means to hold responsible.
Historical Evolution
'self-blame' evolved from the Old English word 'blaman', which meant to find fault with oneself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold oneself responsible for a fault', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to blame oneself for problems or negative outcomes.
Her self-blaming attitude made it difficult for her to move on from the mistake.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 22:08