Translation of "self-defeating" into German

zwecklos, unsinnig, aussichtslos are the top translations of "self-defeating" into German.

self-defeating adjective grammar

Something, such as a plan or action, which contains elements that will cause it to fail. [..]

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  • zwecklos

    adjective

  • unsinnig

    adjective

    Such thinking is self-defeating; it hurts us in the end.

    Ein solches Denken ist unsinnig; wer so denkt, schadet sich letztlich nur selbst.

  • aussichtslos

    Adjective

    Protectionism for Europe, which is the biggest exporter in the world, would be a self-defeating doctrine.

    Für Europa als wichtigsten Exporteur der Welt wäre Protektionismus ein aussichtsloses Unterfangen.

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    • kontraproduktiv
    • sich selbst widerlegend
    • sinnlos

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