Wallow in Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To spend a lot of time experiencing or enjoying a negative emotion or situation, often without trying to change it. It commonly refers to emotions like sadness, self-pity, or guilt.
Uso & Nuances
Mostly informal. Collocates with negative emotions: 'wallow in sadness', 'wallow in self-pity', rarely positive. Suggests lack of action to change. Not for describing happiness or joy. Often mildly critical or disapproving.
Frases de Exemplo
She likes to wallow in sadness after a breakup.
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Don't wallow in self-pity; things will get better.
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He tends to wallow in guilt after making a mistake.
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Sometimes you just need a day to wallow in your feelings.
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She won’t get over it as long as she wallows in regret.
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"Stop wallowing in the past. Time to move on!"
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