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masochism

[mas-uh-kiz-uhm, maz-] / ˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, ˈmæz- /
NOUN
deriving pleasure from pain
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Nevertheless, there are plenty of young gallerists who insist on persisting—whether out of masochism or idealism—and they are finding new and unconventional ways to adapt to the difficult landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 3, 2025

It would have been sporting masochism to pick himself.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2025

In the first part of your book, you introduce two key terms: anhedonia and masochism.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2025

Yet its commitment to unearthing the masochism that lurks at the heart of any reunion is unwavering.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2022

I don't know who invented the template for the standard writing workshop, but whoever it was seems to have struck the perfect balance between sadism and masochism.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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