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self–pity
noun \ˈself-ˈpi-tē\
: a feeling of pity for yourself because you believe you have suffered more than is fair or reasonable
Full 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
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1621
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