suicidal

[soo-uh-sahyd-l] / ˌsu əˈsaɪd l /

ADJECTIVE

liable to kill oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dangerous deadly depressed destructive fatal lethal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harmless healthful helpful life-giving wholesome

Example Sentences

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More than 20 people close to Charmain gave similar accounts - she did not use drugs and was not suicidal.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Autistic youth experience depression and suicidal thoughts at higher rates than non-autistic peers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In addition, GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to a reduced risk of suicidal behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

It helps young people identify signs of suicidal thoughts in their peers and provides guidance on how to respond.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Folly, folly, his heart kept saying: conscious, gratuitous, suicidal folly!

From "1984" by George Orwell