gluttons for punishment
Willing repeated sufferers
People who are gluttons for punishment willingly subject themselves to difficult, painful, or unpleasant experiences—and seem to keep coming back for more.
The phrase often carries affectionate irony: Marathon runners are gluttons for punishment.
It can also describe those who tolerate abusive relationships or thankless jobs beyond what seems reasonable.
- masochismPleasure derived from suffering
- asking for itInviting negative consequences
- adversitySevere difficulty or suffering
- uphill battleDifficult prolonged endeavor
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
self-sacrifice · tough love · resilience · perseverance · struggle · courage · grit · obstacles · patience · stubbornness · difficulties · determination · stoicism · trials · burdens · endurance · setbacks · self-discipline
gluttons for punishmentpleasure-seekers
Those prioritizing personal enjoyment
hedonists · sybarites · quitters · sensualists · epicureans
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