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self-sabotage

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/sɛlfˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ/ · self-sab-o-tage

The act of undermining one's own success or well-being.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of undermining one's own success or well-being.

اپنے ہی کامیابی یا خوشحالی کو نقصان پہنچانے کا عمل۔

خود تخریب

khud takhreer

Synonyms

self-destructionself-defeatself-sabotaging behaviorخود تخریباپنی ناکامیاپنی تباہی

Antonyms

self-improvementsuccessachievementخود بہتریکامیابیحصول

Common Collocations

  • patterns of self-sabotage
  • recognizing self-sabotaging behavior
  • overcoming self-sabotage

Example Sentences

His tendency for self-sabotage prevented him from accepting job offers.

اس کا خود تخریب کا رجحان اسے ملازمت کی پیشکشیں قبول کرنے سے روک دیتا تھا۔

Us ka khud takhreer ka rujhan use mulazmat ki peshkashen qabool karne se rok deta tha.

Self-sabotage can stem from a fear of success.

خود تخریب کامیابی کے خوف سے پیدا ہو سکتی ہے۔

Khud takhreer kamiyabi ke khauf se paida ho sakti hai.

Understanding self-sabotage is crucial for personal growth.

خود تخریب کو سمجھنا ذاتی ترقی کے لئے انتہائی ضروری ہے۔

Khud takhreer ko samajhna zaati taraqqi ke liye intehai zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

self-doubt:Self-doubt refers to a lack of confidence in one's abilities, while self-sabotage involves actively undermining one's efforts.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of sabotaging your own plans to remember 'self-sabotage'.

Imagine a person building a wall and then tearing it down.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-sabotage" — the act of undermining one's own efforts

First known use: 1980s

The term 'self-sabotage' has become more widely used in psychological contexts since the late 20th century to describe behaviors that hinder personal development.