masochistically

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf eine Weise, bei der eine Person Lust oder Befriedigung aus eigenem Schmerz, Demütigung oder Leiden zieht'. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Verhaltensweisen, die selbstschädigend, selbstbestrafend oder bewusst auf Unbehagen ausgerichtet sind, oft im psychologischen oder übertragenen Sinn.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that derives pleasure from one's own pain, humiliation, or suffering.' It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are self-defeating, self-punishing, or deliberately seeking discomfort, often in a psychological or figurative sense.

1. Deriving pleasure from painC2formal

   In a manner that involves deriving pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one's own pain or humiliation.

   masochistisch

   • He masochistically continued the workout despite the intense pain.
   • She masochistically replayed the hurtful conversation in her mind.
   • The character masochistically sought out situations that would cause him suffering.

2. C2formal

   In a manner that suggests a tendency to engage in self-defeating or self-destructive behavior.

   Selbstzerstörerisch

   • He masochistically stayed in a job that made him miserable.
   • She masochistically took on more work than she could handle.
   • The team masochistically chose the most difficult path to the summit.

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