self-defeating

[US]/ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌself dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/

Translation

adj. tener el efecto de causar el fallo a uno mismo

Phrases & Collocations

self-defeating behavior

comportamiento contraproducente

a self-defeating cycle

un ciclo contraproducente

self-defeating strategy

estrategia contraproducente

being self-defeating

siendo contraproducente

self-defeating actions

acciones contraproducentes

it's self-defeating

es contraproducente

become self-defeating

volverse contraproducente

self-defeating attitude

actitud contraproducente

was self-defeating

era contraproducente

avoid being self-defeating

evitar ser contraproducente

Example Sentences

his constant complaining about his job proved self-defeating.

Su constante queja sobre su trabajo demostró ser contraproducente.

the self-defeating nature of their argument was obvious to everyone.

La naturaleza contraproducente de su argumento era obvia para todos.

trying to control everything can be a self-defeating strategy.

Intentar controlar todo puede ser una estrategia contraproducente.

their self-defeating behavior ultimately led to their failure.

Su comportamiento contraproducente finalmente los llevó al fracaso.

it was a self-defeating cycle of negativity and despair.

Era un ciclo contraproducente de negatividad y desesperación.

the self-defeating prophecy seemed to be coming true.

La profecía contraproducente parecía hacerse realidad.

his self-defeating actions undermined his own goals.

Sus acciones contraproducentes socavaron sus propios objetivos.

the self-defeating policy backfired spectacularly.

La política contraproducente fracasó estrepitosamente.

it's a self-defeating habit to procrastinate on important tasks.

Es un hábito contraproducente posponer las tareas importantes.

their self-defeating approach to problem-solving was ineffective.

Su enfoque contraproducente para la resolución de problemas fue ineficaz.

the self-defeating logic of the situation was frustrating.

La lógica contraproducente de la situación era frustrante.

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