Example sentences for: self-destructive

How can you use “self-destructive” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • It is hard to think of a figure from English or American literature who combines, for instance, self-destructive sexual interests with an insatiable appetite for domestic policy, or Clinton's mix of high intelligence and low taste.

  • It does not excuse their bad judgment to point out that there are white precedents for self-destructive democratic behavior.

  • The New York Times ' Janet Maslin calls Gummo , a movie about self-destructive teens, "the worst film of the year."

  • "Welles was at the peak of his talent in Touch of Evil , but let's never forget what an abrasive, high-wire, self-destructive talent he was" (Edelstein).

  • Pundits debated whether the candidacies would: 1) take votes from Republicans; 2) take votes from Democrats; or 3) create a self-destructive battle for the soul of the Reform Party.


How many words do you know? Try our free vocabulary size test!


Search

Search for example sentences

Loading Loading...
Quantcast