adjective
- relating to or involving suicide
- having thoughts of killing oneself
- extremely dangerous or likely to cause failure or harm
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The patient was placed on suicide watch after expressing suicidal thoughts.
- His reckless driving was practically suicidal.
- The company’s suicidal pricing strategy led to massive losses.
- She felt suicidal after losing her job and home.
- It would be suicidal to attempt that climb in this weather.
- The politician’s comments were politically suicidal.
- Mental health professionals are trained to recognize suicidal behavior.