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单词 self-defeating
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self-defeating


self-de·feat·ing

(sĕlf′dĭ-fē′tĭng)adj. Injurious to one's or its own purposes or welfare: "American officials will find it harder than ever to ward off self-defeating protectionist measures" (George R. Packard).

self-defeating

adj (of a plan, action, etc) unable to achieve the intended result
Thesaurus
Adj.1.self-defeating - acting to defeat its own purpose; "it is self-defeating...to ignore the progress of events"unsuccessful - not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
Translations

self-defeating


Related to self-defeating: Self-defeating personality disorder
  • adj

Words related to self-defeating

adj acting to defeat its own purpose

Related Words

  • unsuccessful
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