Self-fulfilling (adjective)

  1. Describing a prophecy or expectation that causes itself to come true, because people believe in it and act accordingly.
  2. Describing a process or situation that leads to its own outcome.

Origin:

Composed of the word "self" meaning "oneself" and "fulfilling" meaning "bringing to completion or realization".

Examples:

  1. The prophecy of the city's downfall was self-fulfilling, as people began to flee upon hearing the prediction.
  2. The manager's lack of confidence in his team was self-fulfilling, as the team began to lack confidence in themselves.
  3. The self-fulfilling prophecy of the stock market crash led to widespread panic and economic loss.
  4. His belief that he would fail the exam was self-fulfilling, as he didn't study and subsequently failed.
  5. The company's self-fulfilling cycle of poor management and low employee morale led to its eventual downfall.
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