self-reproach

• Substantiv, das das Gefühl tiefer Reue oder den Akt bezeichnet, sich selbst für einen früheren Fehler oder ein Vergehen zu beschuldigen.

A noun referring to a feeling of deep regret or the act of blaming oneself, typically for a past misdeed or mistake.

unzählbar

1. Feeling of regretB2formal

   A deep sense of regret or guilt for something one has done wrong.

   Selbstvorwurf

   • He was filled with self-reproach after lying to his friend.
   • She felt a pang of self-reproach for forgetting her mother's birthday.
   • His self-reproach was evident in his downcast eyes.

   Synonymecompunctioncontritionguiltpenitenceregretremorserepentanceself-condemnation

   Antonymeself-satisfaction

2. Act of blaming oneselfB2formal

   The action of criticizing or blaming oneself for a mistake or fault.

   Selbstvorwurf

   • Her constant self-reproach was unhealthy and unproductive.
   • He engaged in bitter self-reproach for the accident.
   • Self-reproach can sometimes prevent personal growth.

   Synonymeself-accusationself-condemnationself-reproof

   Antonymeself-praise