What does self-stultifying mean?
Self-stultifying means (philosophy, of a statement or idea) That is inherently disproven, undermined or hindered by the very act of expressing it, without being a logical contradiction..
Self-stultifying
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Meaning
(philosophy, of a statement or idea) That is inherently disproven, undermined or hindered by the very act of expressing it, without being a logical contradiction..
Definitions by Sense
- (philosophy, of a statement or idea) That is inherently disproven, undermined or hindered by the very act of expressing it, without being a logical contradiction.
- Self-denigrating.
Example Sentences
It's self-stultifying for a politician to say that all politicians are liars.
[…] we have got to renounce a program that always involves humiliating self-stultifying scrambling to crawl somewhere where we are not wanted; where we crouch panting like a whipped dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for self-stultifying?
Common synonyms include self-defeating.
What is the opposite of self-stultifying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use self-stultifying in a sentence?
It's self-stultifying for a politician to say that all politicians are liars.
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