self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
ˌself-in-ˈflik-təd 
: inflicted or caused by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
His staff problems are self-inflicted, the product of his poor judgment and bad choices.—
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Investigators later determined the injuries were self-inflicted and recovered a blade during the investigation, per the outlets.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Prince had a gunshot wound to his head, which police later determined to be self-inflicted, according to court documents.
—Ben Wheeler
updated May 27, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Some left this earth self-inflicted.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-inflicted
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self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
-in-ˈflik-təd
: inflicted by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
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