Woobie

//ˈwʊbi//

"Woobie" in a Sentence (3 examples)

The conflicted portrayal of the character reaches its zenith during the sixth episode where Logan’s relationship with his abusive and morally despicable father solidifies his character into the woobie.

In some instances, this characterisation then becomes part of a hurt/comfort fan narrative where the pleasure at the woobie's pain is transmuted into relief at their eventual recovery.

But the post also rejects Patroclus as woobie, drawing attention to his amorous complicity in Achilles's crimes.

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