self-induced

[ self-in-doost, -dyoost, self- ]

adjective

1. induced by oneself or itself.
2. Electricity. produced by self-induction.

self-induced

adjective

1. induced or brought on by oneself or itself
2. electronics produced by self-induction

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-induced¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

They came up short this time in a game when hurt by some self-induced penalties and going 0 for 3 on power plays.

From Seattle Times

But the World Health Organization endorses self-induced abortions in pregnancies of up to 12 weeks without medical supervision.

From New York Times

The case stirred anger among abortion rights advocates when the 26-year-old woman was arrested in April 2022 and charged with murder in “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion.”

From Seattle Times

Here’s why you should pay attention: These senseless, self-induced crises have cost us taxpayers big bucks in higher interest on U.S debt, even when Congress manages to avert a government stoppage or a default.

From Los Angeles Times

In both self-induced crises, McCarthy finally did the right thing.

From Los Angeles Times