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suicidal

 

[ suːɪˈsaɪdəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental health

The term 'suicidal' refers to the state of having thoughts, plans, or impulses to end one's own life. It is often associated with feelings of extreme despair, hopelessness, and emotional pain. Individuals who are suicidal may feel detached from reality or believe that there is no way to escape their suffering. This condition is a major concern in the field of mental health, as it indicates a severe distress that requires immediate attention and intervention.

Synonyms

despondent, hopeless, self-destructive

Examples of usage

  • She has been feeling suicidal lately.
  • He reached out for help when he felt suicidal.
  • Suicidal thoughts can be a symptom of depression.
  • It is crucial to take suicidal feelings seriously.

Translations

Translations of the word "suicidal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suicida

🇮🇳 आत्महत्या करने वाला

🇩🇪 suizidal

🇮🇩 bunuh diri

🇺🇦 суїцидальний

🇵🇱 samobójczy

🇯🇵 自殺的な

🇫🇷 suicidaire

🇪🇸 suicida

🇹🇷 intihar eden

🇰🇷 자살적인

🇸🇦 انتحاري

🇨🇿 sebevražedný

🇸🇰 samovražedný

🇨🇳 自杀的

🇸🇮 samomorilski

🇮🇸 sjálfsvígslegur

🇰🇿 өз-өзіне қол жұмсаушы

🇬🇪 მკვლელური

🇦🇿 intihar edən

🇲🇽 suicida

Etymology

The word 'suicidal' originates from the Latin word 'suicidium', which is a combination of 'sui' meaning 'of oneself' and 'caedere' which means 'to kill'. The term began to be used in the English language in the late 17th century, evolving to describe individuals who contemplating self-harm or self-inflicted death. Over the years, 'suicidal' has acquired a more clinical connotation, particularly within the realms of psychology and psychiatry. It reflects a condition that is taken very seriously in mental health discussions and interventions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,044, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.