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Definition of self-pitying adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-pitying

adjective
 
/ˌself ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
 
/ˌself ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
(often disapproving)
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  1. feeling sadness for yourself, especially because of something unpleasant or unfair that has happened to you
    • Don't be such a self-pitying coward!
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