Meaning & use
Suicidal
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Having thoughts of, or a tendency toward, suicide; extremely and needlessly dangerous or self-destructive.
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Doctors urged the family to seek immediate help after noticing suicidal warning signs.
Driving that fast on an icy road felt downright suicidal.
A note on using this word
When used to describe a person's mental state, 'suicidal' is a serious clinical term, while its figurative use, describing reckless behavior, is much more casual.
Words with a similar meaning
self-destructive
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