self-destructive

self-destructive
/self"di struk"tiv, self'-/, adj.
1. harmful, injurious, or destructive to oneself: His constant arguing with the boss shows he's a self-destructive person.
2. reflecting or exhibiting suicidal desires or drives: Careless driving may be a self-destructive tendency.
[1645-55]

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