self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
ˌself-in-ˈflik-təd 
: inflicted or caused by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
His staff problems are self-inflicted, the product of his poor judgment and bad choices.—
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Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
Sadly, it’s been almost entirely self-inflicted, as well.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Offensively, the Rapids’ biggest problem was self-inflicted.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
Bauer said Anzalone then claimed the cuts to his head were self-inflicted.
—Thomas C. Zambito, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
-in-ˈflik-təd
: inflicted by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
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