masochism

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.

It has also felt like "an act of extreme masochism to try and make a film of something that means this much to you", she explained.

It would have been sporting masochism to pick himself.

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

It’s a strange, fascinating act of masochism, as if to underline the pain sports can cause to those who struggle to relate to its ideals.