self-disgust
|self-dis-gust|
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/sɛlf-dɪsˈɡʌst/
aversion towards oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-disgust' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'disgust', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'disgust' means a strong feeling of aversion or repulsion.
Historical Evolution
'self-disgust' evolved from the combination of the words 'self' and 'disgust', which have been used in English since the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'disgust' meant 'distaste or aversion', and when combined with 'self', it evolved to mean 'aversion towards oneself'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong feeling of dislike or repulsion towards oneself.
After the argument, he was filled with self-disgust.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45