self-dissatisfaction
Unhappiness with oneself
Self-dissatisfaction is discontent with oneself—disappointment in one's own actions, qualities, or progress.
It differs from self-loathing in degree; self-dissatisfaction suggests frustration or unmet standards rather than hatred: Her self-dissatisfaction drove her to work harder.
The feeling can motivate improvement or spiral into chronic discontent.
Blaming oneself for wrongdoing
- self-blameAttributing fault to oneself
- self-condemnationBlaming yourself for wrongdoing
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- regretSorrow over past actions
remorse · self-loathing · self-deprecation · self-contempt · self-flagellation · self-punishment · self-accusation · faultfinding
Uncertainty about oneself
- inadequacyState of being insufficient
- inferiorityLower status or quality
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
vulnerability · anxiety · worry · unease · apprehension · nervousness · doubt · hesitation
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-questioningProbing one's own thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- ruminationProlonged, repetitive thinking
self-scrutiny · self-analysis · contemplation · self-awareness · self-observation · self-assessment · brooding · overthinking
Earnest sustained endeavor
- overachieverOne exceeding all expectations
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- idealismBelief in noble principles
- ambitionDesire for achievement
self-imposed · critical · demanding · exacting · rigorous · meticulous · driven · relentless
self-reproach
Blaming oneself for wrongdoing
- self-blameAttributing fault to oneself
- self-condemnationBlaming yourself for wrongdoing
- guiltMoral self-reproach
regret · remorse · self-loathing · self-deprecation · self-contempt · self-flagellation · self-punishment · self-accusation · faultfinding · harsh
self-doubt
Uncertainty about oneself
- inadequacyState of being insufficient
- inferiorityLower status or quality
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
uncertainty · vulnerability · anxiety · worry · unease · apprehension · nervousness · doubt · hesitation · timidity
self-reflection
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-questioningProbing one's own thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
rumination · self-scrutiny · self-analysis · contemplation · self-awareness · self-observation · self-assessment · brooding · overthinking · dwelling
striving
Earnest sustained endeavor
- overachieverOne exceeding all expectations
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- idealismBelief in noble principles
ambition · self-imposed · critical · demanding · exacting · rigorous · meticulous · driven · relentless · obsessive
self-dissatisfactionself-satisfaction
Pleasure from one's achievements
pride · self-esteem · self-confidence · self-regard · self-assurance
self-dissatisfactionself-acceptance
Approval of oneself
contentment · self-compassion · self-love · inner peace · self-fulfillment
dissatisfaction, satisfy, satisfied, satisfying, satisfactory, unsatisfied, unsatisfying, dissatisfied, dissatisfying