self-destructive

self-de·struc·tive

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Definitions of self-destructive word

adjective self-destructive harmful, injurious, or destructive to oneself: His constant arguing with the boss shows he's a self-destructive person. 1
adjective self-destructive reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires or drives: Careless driving may be a self-destructive tendency. 1
adjective self-destructive Self-destructive behaviour is harmful to the person who behaves in that way. 0
adjective self-destructive tending to destroy oneself, one's reputation, etc through one's habits or actions 0
adjective self-destructive of, having to do with, or causing either damage to or the destruction of oneself or itself 0

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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