masochist

/məˈsɒkɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from their own pain or humiliation.

“The masochist enjoyed the sensation of being whipped during the BDSM session.”

2. noun

A person who is excessively self-critical or finds pleasure in their own failures or misfortunes.

“After failing the exam, she felt like a masochist for beating herself up over it.”

Synonyms

  • sadist
  • self-abuser
  • self-flagellator

Antonyms

  • masochistic
  • sadist