- self-pit|y
- self-pit|y «sehlfml>PIHT ee», noun.pity for oneself, especially to excess: »
Honesty rare as a man without self-pity... (Stephen Vincent Benét).
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self´-pit´y|ing|ly — self pit|y|ing «SEHLF PIHT ee ihng», adjective. characterized by self pity: »sharply pathetic, but not self pitying... (Manchester Guardian). –self´ pit´y|ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
self-pit|y|ing — «SEHLF PIHT ee ihng», adjective. characterized by self pity: »sharply pathetic, but not self pitying... (Manchester Guardian). –self´ pit´y|ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
self-pity — self pit′y n. pity for oneself, esp. a self indulgent attitude concerning one s own difficulties • Etymology: 1615–25 self pit′ying, adj … From formal English to slang
self-pity — self pitying, adj. self pityingly, adv. /self pit ee, self /, n. pity for oneself, esp. a self indulgent attitude concerning one s own difficulties, hardships, etc.: We must resist yielding to self pity and carry on as best we can. [1615 25] * *… … Universalium
self-pity — [self′pit′ē] n. pity for oneself, esp. pity that is self indulgent or exaggerated … English World dictionary
self-pityingly — adverb see self pitying * * * self pitˈyingly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
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