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单词 suicidal
释义

suicidal

adjective

sui·​cid·​al ˌsü-ə-ˈsī-dᵊl How to pronounce suicidal (audio)
1
a
: dangerous especially to life
b
: destructive to one's own interests
2
: relating to or of the nature of suicide
3
: marked by an impulse to commit suicide
suicidally adverb

Example Sentences

psychiatrists working with suicidal patients He knows that supporting a tax increase would be politically suicidal.
Recent Examples on the Web Depression and suicidal thoughts don’t just come about one day. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Sep. 2022 Anyone with suicidal thoughts can text or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 Mel C explained that around the time the group disbanded, potential suicidal thoughts were also a concern for her. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Transgender adults in the U.S. have significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts than general population, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA. Kate Farrish, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Interestingly, it was noted, the recent one had more comments on depression and suicidal thoughts rather than the usual drug and alcohol comments. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 Users are allowed, however, to share their personal stories or coping mechanisms to address self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Concerns might include the mental capacity of a mother to care for herself or a child, or potential suicidal thoughts that put the mother’s life at risk. Zahra Ayubi, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 According to their training, that involves any incident where a student is believed to be at risk for domestic violence or suicidal ideation, both of which applied with Dong’s report. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Medical Definition

suicidal

adjective

sui·​cid·​al ˌsü-ə-ˈsīd-ᵊl How to pronounce suicidal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or tending to cause suicide
suicidal tendencies
2
: marked by an impulse to commit suicide
suicidal patients

suicidal

adjective

as in depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • depressed
  • melancholic
  • unhappy
  • melancholy
  • morbid
  • sad
  • inconsolable
  • morose
  • sorrowful
  • dejected
  • despondent
  • heartbroken
  • depressing
  • heartsick
  • joyless
  • disconsolate
  • gloomy
  • mournful
  • miserable
  • doleful
  • sullen
  • woebegone
  • troubled
  • forlorn
  • downhearted
  • blue
  • glum
  • crestfallen
  • bleak
  • upset
  • downcast
  • elegiac
  • distressed
  • saddened
  • worried
  • cheerless
  • somber
  • brokenhearted
  • dismal
  • woeful
  • gray
  • droopy
  • saturnine
  • cast down
  • aggrieved
  • desolate
  • wretched
  • hangdog
  • dark
  • black
  • down
  • bad
  • anguished
  • grieving
  • darkening
  • sorry
  • low-spirited
  • dreary
  • heartsore
  • heavyhearted
  • drear
  • funereal
  • uneasy
  • elegiacal
  • agonized
  • comfortless
  • wailing
  • sombre
  • murky
  • weeping
  • unquiet
  • tearful
  • low
  • hopeless
  • lugubrious
  • lachrymose
  • grey
  • despairing
  • discouraged
  • dispirited
  • disheartened
  • plaintive
  • dolorous
  • disappointed
  • down in the mouth
  • regretful
  • sunk
  • rueful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • joyous
  • cheerful
  • joyful
  • happy
  • euphoric
  • jubilant
  • cheery
  • gleeful
  • exuberant
  • upbeat
  • buoyant
  • ecstatic
  • blissful
  • chipper
  • rapturous
  • glad
  • optimistic
  • merry
  • jovial
  • buoyed
  • exultant
  • jolly
  • rhapsodical
  • rhapsodic
  • sunny
  • exhilarated
  • jocular
  • elated
  • jocose
  • mirthful
  • blithe
  • enraptured
  • delighted
  • hopeful
  • overjoyed
  • sanguine
  • blithesome
  • excited
  • entranced
  • energetic
  • jocund
  • spirited
  • rosy
  • vivacious
  • frisky
  • vital
  • lightsome
  • gladsome
  • careless
  • encouraged
  • peppy
  • thrilled
  • perky
  • animated
  • gladdened
  • laughing
  • smiling
  • content
  • satisfied
  • bouncing
  • jaunty
  • carefree
  • unconcerned
  • sprightly
  • lively
  • cavalier
  • springy
  • zippy
  • easygoing
  • gratified
  • lighthearted
  • grinning
  • pleased
  • insouciant
  • heartened
  • sprightful
  • beaming
  • boon
  • happy-go-lucky
  • devil-may-care
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