Self-reproach (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of blaming yourself.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She felt a deep sense of self-reproach for not having visited her grandmother more often while she was still alive.
- His decision to quit his job two years ago still filled him with self-reproach whenever he thought about it.
- After the car accident, she was consumed by self-reproach, wondering if she could have done something to prevent it.
- The athlete's self-reproach and disappointment were evident in his post-game interview after missing the winning shot.
- Years of self-reproach and guilt over his past mistakes had finally begun to lift, thanks to therapy and a newfound sense of self-forgiveness.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.