self-pity


self–pity

noun \ˈself-ˈpi-tē\

Definition of SELF-PITY

: pity for oneself; especially : a self-indulgent dwelling on one's own sorrows or misfortunes
self–pity·ing \-tē-iŋ\ adjective
self–pity·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of SELF-PITY

1621

Rhymes with SELF-PITY

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