adverb
- in a manner that derives pleasure or satisfaction from one's own pain, suffering, or humiliation
Usage: often used to describe self-destructive or self-punishing behavior; can be used literally (relating to masochism) or figuratively
Examples
- He masochistically continued the grueling training regimen despite repeated injuries.
- She masochistically chose the hardest classes, knowing they would stress her out.
- The athlete masochistically pushed through pain that should have stopped him.
- He masochistically returned to the job that made him miserable every single day.
- They masochistically sought out criticism rather than avoiding it.