Self-defeating Synonym Novels & Stories

“This conversation is over. And if anyone else has something to say, we’ll handle it. But I’m not tolerating this disrespect.” The silence stretches for a moment, but it’s not as thick now. It’s quieter, uncertain. “You're self sabotaging!” I hear them roar. All at once. I can feel the weight of their words in the pit of my stomach, like a cold stone sinking deeper with every moment I stand here. “Self-sabotage,” they say. Self-sabotage. Like being with Dixie is some kind of death sentence for my legacy, for my pack, for everything I’ve fought for. It doesn’t make sense. It can’t make sense.

Or more likely a disguised self-pity. @Death Wish

either you eat or get eaten that's the rule of nature Fearless,bold ,terrifying, brave vocabulary of rumors seemed to change little does they know the person behind the walls remains the same but i would prefer to be a little misunderstood than to be hurt by others again i would rather play bad guy then be at stake of a bad guy either you play or get played that's the rule of nature Be the predictor not prey be the chaser not runner be the alpha not omega after all it's better to be strong and a little misunderstood"

- the phrase became a toxic mantra, a self-fulfilling prophecy that reinforced my deepest fears and doubts. I felt like I was trapped in a prison of my own making, a prisoner of my own self-loathing. Every mistake I made, every failure I experienced, every shortcoming I perceived - all of it seemed to confirm the curse that I had placed upon myself. I was my own worst enemy, my own harshest critic. I couldn't escape the feeling that I was fundamentally flawed, that I was somehow broken beyond repair. And so I continued to beat myself down, to reinforce the curse that had become my reality.

Mark added. However, to everyone's surprise, William Mackenzie shook his head and said quietly, "Pride and feeling like you're the best and can't be beaten is one of the most common causes of defeat everywhere." Sean, Mark, Howard and Andrew all fell silent. Bill then continued by saying, "Underestimating the enemy should be avoided because it will backfire on us anyway." "Thinking other than weaker and helpless will only make us get defeated faster." Sean looked down, while Howard replied to the General, "Isn't this confidence? Shouldn't we cultivate self-confidence when we feel we can defeat others?"

I mean, look at us never missing an opportunity to update one about the other’s life and even referring each other as brothers. I know it was shameful and pathetic of me to use his past against him, and I could feel regret seeping through my heart. Only then did I realize the truth is a bitter pill I had to swallow. A fatal pill I was fully aware if I swallowed the after effect will be one that will break me.

Double-tongued [ duhb-uhl-tuhngd ] adjective deceitful; hypocritical. ___________________________________________________________________________ 21 / 12 / 2021 “I said , you’re just another slut…like your behavior proved it…Next time , respect other people’s privacy and do not listen in on their calls , slut…” he says in a cold harsh voice. He then walks away and bangs his door shut. I am left standing there shocked at what just happened and what he had said.

“But he failed, Sutton. He failed miserably. In case you haven’t noticed, the pack has rallied behind you because of it. A few other pack leaders, too. So, if there’s anyone keeping you from a normal life, it’s you. And you want to know what I think, I think you know it. You’re running from it.” That seemed to knock some of the wind out of her. Her expression turned to shock and her shoulders fell. “You… you don’t know what you’re talking about,” she argued weakly. “I don’t?” I asked. “You’re self-sabotaging, Sutton. You did the same thing after Mom died. Then after my diagnosis. You’re too afraid to start living your normal life, so you find problems. Anything to focus on but yourself.” “T

Vicky said. "Hey! I was never a bad influence. It's called self-defence. When you are almost powerless, it is your mouth that's going to help you. You should definitely know some unparliamentary words to speak for yourself." I laughed. "Unparliamentary." "Yes." She said, "That's what Vicky named it. RIP English vocabulary." Vicky rolled her eyes. "Whatever do you mean by self-defence? It does get you in trouble." "I really can't understand how you could speak on this. Like, is that even a topic to discuss about?" Roger spoke.

Drake exclaimed, “It’s like you expect to fail so you don’t let yourself hope.” “In my book that’s called self preservation.” I bite, trying not to let the derision I feel seep into my tone and failing miserably. “Well in mine it’s called defeatism.” Drake counters. “Don’t count yourself out of the fight before it even begins.” Rolling his words over in my mind, I consider how it might feel to give in. My instincts have been begging me to take action and practice my skills for ages, but I’ve been holding myself back all this time under the pretense of not defying my mate and not endangering my child. “Bastien will never allow it.”