Self-torment (Noun)
Meaning
Self-imposed distress.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She wallowed in self-torment, replaying every detail of the failed relationship in her mind.
- His self-torment was a result of dwelling on the what-ifs of his past decisions.
- The fear of not meeting expectations had become a source of self-torment for the young artist.
- She found herself trapped in a cycle of self-torment, constantly doubting her own abilities.
- The athlete's self-torment was fueled by his inability to forgive himself for the costly mistake in the championship game.