Synonyms and Antonyms for self-defeating

1. self-defeating (adj.)

acting to defeat its own purpose

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2. self-satisfaction (n.)

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

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3. self-sustaining (adj.)

able to provide for your own needs without help from others

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4. self-confidence (n.)

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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5. self-determination (n.)

government of a political unit by its own people


6. self-contained (adj.)

constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

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7. self-evident (adj.)

evident without proof or argument

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8. self-esteem (n.)

a feeling of pride in yourself

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9. self (n.)

your consciousness of your own identity

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10. self (n.)

a person considered as a unique individual

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