self-defeating behavior

Synonyms

self-destruction self-torture

Examples

All forms of self-defeating behavior are unseen and unconscious, which is why their existence is denied. Vernon Howard

The wrong kind of praise creates self-defeating behavior. The right kind motivates students to learn. Carol S. Dweck

Words in the phrase

self defeating behavior

Close letter words and terms

self-declared self-decompression self-defeating self-defeating personality disorder self-defeating prophecy self-defeating pursuit