Suicidal

noun

/ˌs(j)uːɪˈsaɪdl̩/

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.nounSomeone suicidal, someone likely to kill themselves

2.adjectivePertaining to suicide.

"He is an authority on the precursors of suicidal behavior."

3.adjective(of a person) Likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide.

"After losing his job, his wife, and his leg in a single week, he became suicidal."

4.adjectiveExtremely reckless.

"His driving habits are utterly suicidal."

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