self-preserving
intermediateB2/sɛlf-prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ · self-pre-serv-ing
Characterized by a tendency to protect oneself from harm or danger.
Meanings
Characterized by a tendency to protect oneself from harm or danger.
ایسی خصوصیت جو خود کو نقصان یا خطرے سے بچانے کی طرف مائل ہو۔
اپنی حفاظت کرنے والا
apni hifazat karne wala
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- self-preserving behavior
- self-preserving instincts
- self-preserving strategies
Example Sentences
His self-preserving instincts kicked in when he found himself in a dangerous situation.
جب وہ خطرناک صورتحال میں پھنس گیا تو اس کے خود حفاظتی instincts نے کام کیا۔
Jab woh khatarnaak soorat-e-haal mein phans gaya to us ke khud hifazati instincts ne kaam kiya.
Animals often exhibit self-preserving behaviors in the wild to avoid predators.
جانور اکثر جنگل میں شکاریوں سے بچنے کے لئے خود حفاظتی رویے دکھاتے ہیں۔
Janwar aksar jungle mein shikariyon se bachne ke liye khud hifazati rawaye dikhate hain.
Her self-preserving nature made it difficult for her to trust others.
اس کی اپنی حفاظت کرنے والی فطرت نے دوسروں پر اعتماد کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Us ki apni hifazat karne wali fitrat ne doosron par aitbaar karna mushkil bana diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a turtle, which protects itself by hiding in its shell.
Imagine a person holding a shield to protect themselves in a risky situation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کی حفاظت کا دروازہ کھلو، / سب کی حفاظت کرنے کا ہے وعدہ میں۔
Khud ki hifazat ka darwaza khulo, / Sab ki hifazat karne ka hai wada main.
Open the door to self-protection, / I promise to protect all.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-preserve" — to maintain one's own existence or well-being
First known use: 20th century
The term self-preserving has evolved from the concept of self-preservation, which has deep roots in both biological and psychological contexts.