self-defeat
|self-de-feat|
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/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfit/
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/ˌsɛlf dɪˈfiːt/
self-inflicted failure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-defeat' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'defeat', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'defeat' means to lose or fail.
Historical Evolution
'self-defeat' evolved from the concept of personal failure, combining the idea of self-inflicted loss.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause one's own failure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of defeating oneself, often through one's own actions or decisions.
His constant self-criticism led to his self-defeat in the competition.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42