Self-condemnation refers to the act of blaming oneself or feeling guilty about one's own actions or beliefs. It's a psychological state where an individual judges themselves harshly, often leading to feelings of shame or remorse. This term is relatively specific and is more commonly found in written contexts, such as psychological literature or discussions about morality, rather than in everyday conversation.
His self-condemnation after failing the exam was evident; he kept saying he was not smart enough.
Себеосуждение после провала на экзамене было очевидным; он все время говорил, что недостаточно умен.
The novel explores themes of self-condemnation as the protagonist grapples with his past choices.
Роман исследует темы самоосуждения, когда главный герой борется с последствиями своих прошлых выборов.
Through self-condemnation, she realized that forgiving herself was the first step towards healing.
Через самоосуждение она поняла, что прощение себя – это первый шаг к исцелению.
While "self-condemnation" is not typically used in common idiomatic expressions, it does relate to various phrases about self-judgment and regret:
"To beat oneself up over something"
He tends to beat himself up over every small mistake he makes.
Он склонен самобичевать себя за каждую мелкую ошибку, которую совершает.
"To have a guilty conscience"
Her guilty conscience haunted her every time she thought about her actions.
Ее виновная совесть терзала ее каждый раз, когда она думала о своих действиях.
"To carry the weight of one's mistakes"
He carries the weight of his mistakes heavily, which leads to self-condemnation.
Он тяжело несет груз своих ошибок, что приводит к самоосуждению.
The term "self-condemnation" is derived from "self," meaning oneself, and "condemnation," which comes from the Latin "condemnatio," meaning a sentencing or judgment. The prefix "con-" suggests being together or with, and "damnare" means to inflict loss or harm upon, creating a compound that signifies judging oneself negatively.