masochistic

• Relativo ao masoquismo; que sente prazer ou satisfação com a própria dor, sofrimento, humilhação ou submissão.

Describes behavior or tendencies related to deriving pleasure from one's own pain, suffering, or humiliation.

1. Deriving pleasure from painC1formal

   Relating to the tendency to derive pleasure, often sexual, from being physically or emotionally abused, humiliated, or dominated.

   Prazer pela dor

   • His masochistic tendencies were evident in his relationships.
   • The novel explores the masochistic desires of its protagonist.
   • Some people engage in masochistic practices within consensual contexts.

   Antônimossadistic

2. Self-destructive behaviorC1informal

   Describing a pattern of behavior where a person seems to seek out or enjoy situations that cause them suffering or disadvantage.

   Comportamento autodestrutivo

   • He has a masochistic habit of taking on too much work.
   • Her masochistic loyalty kept her in a toxic friendship.
   • It's almost masochistic how he keeps watching those sad movies.

   Sinônimosself-defeatingself-destructive