autodistruttiva

self-destructive

adjective ow-toh-dees-troo-TEE-vah Rare

Usage Note

Autodistruttiva is the feminine singular form of autodistruttivo. It describes behaviour or tendencies that harm the person themselves: un comportamento autodistruttivo. The forms are autodistruttivo (m. sg.), autodistruttiva (f. sg.), autodistruttivi (m. pl.), autodistruttive (f. pl.). Common in psychological and journalistic contexts.

Examples

"Ha riconosciuto la sua tendenza autodistruttiva."

Natural Translation

She recognised her self-destructive tendency.

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