English · Word Candidate

suicidal

/ˌsuː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: suicidals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to suicide.

Adjective

He is an authority on the precursors of suicidal behavior.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Of a person, likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide.

Adjective

After losing his job, his wife, and his leg in a single week, he became suicidal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Someone suicidal; someone likely to kill themselves.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “suicidal” mean?

Pertaining to suicide.

Is “suicidal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.