self-defeat
advancedC2/sɛlf dɪˈfiːt/ · self-de-feat
The act of defeating oneself or causing one's own failure.
Meanings
The act of defeating oneself or causing one's own failure.
اپنی ہی ناکامی کا سبب بننا یا خود کو شکست دینا۔
خود شکست
khud shikast
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- self-defeat in personal development
- recognize self-defeat
- overcoming self-defeat
Example Sentences
His tendency towards self-defeat often hindered his progress.
اس کا خود شکست کی طرف جھکاؤ اکثر اس کی ترقی میں رکاوٹ بنتا تھا.
Us ka khud shikast ki taraf jhukao aksar us ki taraqqi mein rukawat banta tha.
Recognizing the patterns of self-defeat is essential for personal growth.
خود شکست کے نمونوں کو پہچاننا ذاتی ترقی کے لیے ضروری ہے.
Khud shikast ke namon ko pehchan na zaati taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.
She realized that her self-defeat was a product of her negative thinking.
اس نے محسوس کیا کہ اس کی خود شکست اس کے منفی سوچنے کا نتیجہ تھی.
Us ne mehsoos kiya ke us ki khud shikast us ke manfi sochne ka nateeja thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a person who intentionally harms their own chances of success.
Picture a runner tripping over their own feet just before crossing the finish line.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + defeat" — to suffer a loss by one's own actions
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-defeat' combines 'self', referring to an individual, and 'defeat', indicating loss or failure, emphasizing the idea of causing one's own failure.