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self-fulfilling

[ self-foo l-fil-ing ]

/ ˈsɛlf fʊlˈfɪl ɪŋ /

adjective

characterized by or bringing about self-fulfillment.

happening or brought about as a result of being foretold, expected, or talked about: a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Origin of self-fulfilling

First recorded in 1950–55

Words nearby self-fulfilling

self-fertilization, self-financing, self-flattery, self-forgetful, self-forgetting, self-fulfilling, self-fulfillment, self-fulfilment, self-generated, self-generating, self-generation

Example sentences from the Web for self-fulfilling

It was a self-fulfilling prophecy, a feedback loop of rational and irrational fears.

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Problem is, if enough people jump ship, that will become a self-fulfilling prophesy.

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Discrimination can become a “self-fulfilling project,” he said.

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Until now they have handcuffed themselves, turning the assessment of “no leverage” into a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Mohammed was concerned that rumors and reports of sectarian killings would become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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British Dictionary definitions for self-fulfilling

self-fulfilling

adjective

(of an opinion or prediction) borne out because it is expected to be true or to happen a self-fulfilling prophecy