- the act or state of pitying oneself, esp in an exaggerated or self-indulgent manner
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self-pit•y
(self′pit′ē, self′-),USA pronunciation n.
self′-pit′y•ing, adj.
self′-pit′y•ing•ly, adv.
- 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
self′-pit′y•ing•ly, adv.
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