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masochistic Synonyms

Another word for masochistic

Choosing another word for masochistic that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Enjoying an activity or situation that appears to be painful, exhausting, or tiresome.

Usage Example

"Taking on three grueling marathon races in a single month seemed like a purely self-punishing endeavor."

Strong
self-punishing
self-destructive
self-defeating
Weak
martyr-like

Opposites of masochistic

The opposite of masochistic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sadistic
self-indulgent
hedonistic
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• Nearby Words

maskne
masochism
masochist
masochistic
masochistically
mason
masonic

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Masochistic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/masochistic
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