self-de·feat·ing

self-de·feat·ing
/ˌsɛlfdıˈfiːtıŋ/ adj
1 : meant to solve a problem but actually causing the same or another problem : causing more problems than it solves

Violence is a self-defeating solution.

a self-defeating strategy/policy

2 : preventing you from doing or achieving something

Don't just assume you'll fail! That's a self-defeating attitude.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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