self-fulfilling

[ self-fool-fil-ing ]

/ ˈsɛlf fʊlˈfɪl ɪŋ /

adjective

characterized by or bringing about self-fulfillment.

happening or brought about as a result of being foretold, expected, or talked about: a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Origin of self-fulfilling

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby self-fulfilling

self-fertilization, self-financing, self-flattery, self-forgetful, self-forgetting, self-fulfilling, self-fulfillment, self-fulfilment, self-generated, self-generating, self-generation

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Example sentences from the Web for self-fulfilling

It was a self-fulfilling prophecy, a feedback loop of rational and irrational fears.
My Therapist Dumped Me|Lizzie Crocker|April 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Problem is, if enough people jump ship, that will become a self-fulfilling prophesy.
The Old Person’s Guide to Tumblr|Winston Ross|May 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Discrimination can become a “self-fulfilling project,” he said.
Liberalism And Zionism (Sort Of) Debated|Jacob Silverman|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Until now they have handcuffed themselves, turning the assessment of “no leverage” into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
How Obama Can Get Tough With Bibi|Lara Friedman|December 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Mohammed was concerned that rumors and reports of sectarian killings would become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Syrian Army Looks Poised to Attack Homs|James Harkin|December 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for self-fulfilling

self-fulfilling

adjective

(of an opinion or prediction) borne out because it is expected to be true or to happena self-fulfilling prophecy

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单词	self-fulfilling
释义	self-fulfilling [ self-fool-fil-ing ] / ˈsɛlf fʊlˈfɪl ɪŋ / adjective characterized by or bringing about self-fulfillment. happening or brought about as a result of being foretold, expected, or talked about: a self-fulfilling prophecy. Origin of self-fulfilling First recorded in 1950–55 Words nearby self-fulfilling self-fertilization, self-financing, self-flattery, self-forgetful, self-forgetting, self-fulfilling, self-fulfillment, self-fulfilment, self-generated, self-generating, self-generation Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for self-fulfilling It was a self-fulfilling prophecy, a feedback loop of rational and irrational fears. My Therapist Dumped Me\|Lizzie Crocker\|April 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Problem is, if enough people jump ship, that will become a self-fulfilling prophesy. The Old Person’s Guide to Tumblr\|Winston Ross\|May 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Discrimination can become a “self-fulfilling project,” he said. Liberalism And Zionism (Sort Of) Debated\|Jacob Silverman\|April 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Until now they have handcuffed themselves, turning the assessment of “no leverage” into a self-fulfilling prophecy. How Obama Can Get Tough With Bibi\|Lara Friedman\|December 5, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Mohammed was concerned that rumors and reports of sectarian killings would become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Syrian Army Looks Poised to Attack Homs\|James Harkin\|December 14, 2011\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for self-fulfilling self-fulfilling adjective (of an opinion or prediction) borne out because it is expected to be true or to happena self-fulfilling prophecy Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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