be sorry for (oneself)

be sorry for (oneself)

To be focused on one's own unhappiness. I know you're disappointed that opportunity didn't work out, but you need to stop being sorry for yourself and start auditioning again.

See also: sorry

be/feel ˈsorry for yourself

(informal, disapproving) be/feel unhappy because you think other people have treated you badly, etc: You can’t sit there feeling sorry for yourself all day.

See also: feel, sorry