Suicidal (Adjective)
Meaning
Dangerous to yourself or your interests; "suicidal impulses"; "a suicidal corporate takeover strategy"; "a kamikaze pilot".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to compete directly with a larger and more established rival was widely seen as suicidal by industry analysts.
- In a moment of desperation, she considered making a suicidal dash across the busy highway to reach her stranded child.
- The kamikaze pilot's suicidal mission was a last resort in a war that was already all but lost.
- The politician's decision to publicly criticize the party leader was seen as suicidal by many of her colleagues.
- The company's suicidal strategy of undercutting its competitors on price ultimately led to its own financial downfall.