English Explanatory Dictionary

self-handicap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To avoid making an effort, or to introduce deliberate obstacles to one's success, so as to prevent potential failure from hurting one's self-esteem.
noun
  1. The act of one who self-handicaps, or an obstacle thus introduced.

Word forms

self-handicap self-handicaps self-handicapping self-handicapped

Etymology

From self- + handicap.

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