Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-discrimination

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
self--dis-crim-i-na-tion
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
7
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice or habit of discriminating against oneself; being too hard upon oneself.

Uncountable

Etymology

From self- + discrimination.

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What does self-discrimination mean?
The practice or habit of discriminating against oneself; being too hard upon oneself.
Where does self-discrimination come from?
From self- + discrimination.

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