Need another word that means the same as “suicidal”? Find 10 synonyms for “suicidal” in this overview.
Table Of Contents:
The synonyms of “Suicidal” are: self-destructive, hopeless, desperate, anguished, distressed, heartbroken, grief-stricken, inconsolable, sorrowing, in despair
Suicidal as an Adjective
Definitions of "Suicidal" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “suicidal” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Relating to or likely to lead to suicide.
- Dangerous to yourself or your interests.
- Likely to have a disastrously damaging effect on oneself or one's interests.
- Deeply unhappy or depressed and likely to commit suicide.
Synonyms of "Suicidal" as an adjective (10 Words)
| anguished | Experiencing intense pain especially mental pain. An anguished conscience. |
| desperate | Desperately determined. A desperate sadness enveloped Ruth. |
| distressed | Suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. I was distressed at the news of his death. |
| grief-stricken | Sorrowful through loss or deprivation. |
| heartbroken | Suffering from overwhelming distress. He was heartbroken at the thought of leaving the house. |
| hopeless | Very bad or incompetent. With a hopeless sigh he sat down. |
| in despair | Directed or bound inward. |
| inconsolable | Sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled. His widow Jane was inconsolable. |
| self-destructive | Dangerous to yourself or your interests. |
| sorrowing | Sorrowful through loss or deprivation. The sorrowing widower found it hard to relate to his sons. |
Usage Examples of "Suicidal" as an adjective
- Suicidal impulses.
- A suicidal career move.
- Two weeks later I was admitted for depression and suicidal tendencies.
- Far from being suicidal, he was clearly enjoying life.
- A suicidal corporate takeover strategy.
