self-destructive

[ self-di-struhk-tiv, self- ]

adjective
  1. harmful, injurious, or destructive to oneself: His constant arguing with the boss shows he's a self-destructive person.

  2. reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires or drives: Careless driving may be a self-destructive tendency.

Origin of self-destructive

1
First recorded in 1645–55

Other words from self-destructive

  • self-de·struc·tive·ly, adverb

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