Cockroach dream meaning is explained below using 9 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

To see cockroaches in your dream represents an undesirable aspect of yourself that you need to confront. Alternatively, they may be a pun for smoking marijuana—the ‘roach’ is the filter—or pointing to a problem with your health or personal hygiene. They might even be referring to the low-life company that you are keeping in waking hours. On a positive note, cockroaches may also be symbolic of tenacity and longevity, or may be signifying your need for renewal, rejuvenation and selfcleansing of your psychological, emotional, or spiritual being.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Nancy Wagaman

A perceived pest, or something that pesters you.

Things that invade your life, your space, or your to-do list.

Judging something as inferior, distasteful, or negative.

Neglect (such as of responsibilities, yourself, or your environment).

Dreaming of this insect can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality.

Consider also the insect’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Insect, Beetle

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary • Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 3 — Patrica Telesco

(see Insects)

Hiding yourself to survive.

The presence of cockroaches can reveal physical or psychological dirt that needs to be cleaned up.

Durability. These insects have the capacity to mutate against many poisons. Metaphorically, this may relate to societal poisons to your self-image.

Source: The Language of Dreams • Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 4 — Martha Clarke

They are, almost always, negative dreams. There is something in your house, or inside you that disgusts or frightens you. They also indicate mistrust for people really close to you. On the other hand, they can be the announcement of a disease that has not yet been diagnosed.
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 5 — Ariadne Green

This seemingly indestructible and crafty creature lives in the dark and may represent unconscious, dark belief patterns that steal, rob, and multiply easily, spreading diseased thoughts They scatter when they come in contact with the light, and thus defy consciousness.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream • Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 6 — DreamForth

To dream of a cockroach indicates that you are seeking inner solace and attempting to refresh your mental well-being. You need to make some changes and alterations to your opinions, behavior, or goals.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

To see cockroaches in your dream, signifies your need for renewal and self-cleansing of your mental, emotional, or spiritual being. You need to rethink major aspects of your life.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of living in a dirty environment
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 9 — Margaret Hamilton

Person who is arrogant and “bugs” others
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton