self-destructive

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

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Other Words From

self-de·structive·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-destructive¹

First recorded in 1645–55

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Example Sentences

Fans, however, appreciate Singh's raw honesty about his self-destructive tendencies - and his effort to overcome them.

From BBC

It was “a needlessly self-destructive action purely for political showmanship,” Gleick said.

From Los Angeles Times

Williams seemed consumed with how to ensure this wasn’t all a self-destructive, highly dangerous waste of time.

From Salon

“Maria,” which began streaming on Netflix this week, focuses on Callas’ reclusive last years when she was, if you care to believe this account, pitifully self-destructive.

From Los Angeles Times

Fair to say you have a self-destructive streak?

From Los Angeles Times

self-destruction self-determination

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