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

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Such a perception, by itself, would be enough to discourage investment and entrepreneurship in the European AI sector through the self-fulfilling prophecy effect. —

Luboslava Uram, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 In a way, the outrage over penalties called in the Chiefs’ 23-14 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday was a case of self-fulfilling prophecy among fans. —

Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025 But fear risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. —

Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 This mindset can manifest as decreased effort and commitment in their own relationships, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of dysfunction. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for self-fulfilling

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 8 Feb. 2025.

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