English Explanatory Dictionary

self-defeating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Containing elements that will cause it to fail; destined not to succeed by its very nature.

Word forms

self-defeating more self-defeating most self-defeating

Etymology

From self- + defeating (present participle of defeat).

Synonyms

cutting off one's nose to spite one's face

Derived words

self-defeating prophecy
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