self-defeating personality disorder

English

Noun

self-defeating personality disorder (usually uncountable, plural self-defeating personality disorders)

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

Usage notes

This mental disorder were never introduced in the DSM. Personality disorder not otherwise specified may be used instead.

Synonyms

SDPD (abbreviation)

See also

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