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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-destructive, suicidaladjective

    dangerous to yourself or your interests

    "suicidal impulses"; "a suicidal corporate takeover strategy"; "a kamikaze pilot"

Wiktionary

  1. self-destructiveadjective

    That causes injury to oneself or harm to one's interests.

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  1. self-destructive

    Self-destructive generally refers to behavior or actions that are harmful or damaging to oneself. This includes any activity that can negatively impact the physical, mental, emotional, or social well-being of an individual or result in an adverse effect on one's personal or professional life. Self-destructive behaviors often stem from a lack of self-esteem or self-worth, and can be conscious or unconscious acts.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Self-destructiveadjective

    destroying, or tending to destroy, one's self or itself; rucidal

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-destructive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-destructive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of self-destructive in a Sentence

  1. Jimmy Kimmel:

    I worry about you. I feel like you are maybe self-destructive, i feel like you're going to be out dressed as Spider-Man on Hollywood Boulevard at the end of this whole thing.

  2. Brené Brown:

    Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.

  3. Farid Fata:

    The quest for power is self-destructive, they came to me seeking compassion and care. I failed. Yes, I failed.

  4. John W. Gardner:

    America's greatness has been the greatness of a free people who shared certain moral commitments. Freedom without moral commitment is aimless and promptly self-destructive.


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