self-defeating personality disorders

A form of self-defeating personality disorder — A proposed personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of self-defeating behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of self-defeating personality disorder
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