self-fulfilling

adjective

self-ful·fill·ing ˌself-fu̇l-ˈfi-liŋ

: becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected

a self-fulfilling prophecy

: marked by or achieving self-fulfillment

Examples of self-fulfilling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both extremes derail progress, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of missed opportunities and unrealized potential. —

Marina Suholutsky, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Hence this magnificent tide lifting all boats, especially the Magnificent Seven, in a self-fulfilling manner. —

Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024 Self-limiting beliefs are thoughts individuals repeatedly tell themselves, which gradually become ingrained and turn into self-fulfilling prophecies. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 These cognitive distortions can create a self-fulfilling prophecy, further isolating the individual. —

Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-fulfilling

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of self-fulfilling was in 1832

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“Self-fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-fulfilling. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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