self-abasement
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-abasement
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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She cites an online tendency among women to wield the word as a tool of self-abasement — “I’m a mess, I choose chaos.”
From Salon
After all, the look requires doing everything wrong, in a way so thorough that self-abasement seems a big part of the point.
From Salon
Strong, as we know from his portrayal of Kendall Roy on “Succession,” has a talent for self-abasement.
From Los Angeles Times
Facing incessant doubts about his fitness for office, Mr. Walker tried self-abasement.
From New York Times
And James H. Sweet, the protagonist of academia’s most recent pratfall, is a maestro of self-abasement.
From Washington Post
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