autophoby

/ɔːˈtɒfəbi/ (AW-toh-foh-bee)

Definitions

1. noun

A fear or aversion to oneself or one’s own body; self-loathing or self-hatred.

“The patient’s autophoby was a manifestation of her deep-seated anxiety and low self-esteem.”

Synonyms

  • self-hatred
  • self-loathing

Antonyms

  • self-acceptance
  • self-love