self-destructive
[ self-di-struhk-tiv, self- ]
adjective
harmful, injurious, or destructive to oneself: His constant arguing with the boss shows he's a self-destructive person.
reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires or drives: Careless driving may be a self-destructive tendency.
Origin of self-destructive
1First recorded in 1645–55
Other words from self-destructive
- self-de·struc·tive·ly, adverb
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