self-induced

American  

[self-in-doost, -dyoost, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈdust, -ˈdyust, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

1. induced by oneself or itself.

2. Electricity. produced by self-induction.

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self-induced British  

adjective

1. induced or brought on by oneself or itself

2. electronics produced by self-induction

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Etymology

Origin of self-induced

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“There’s a self-induced complexity in the process, and that leads to a bit of randomness.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Before the trade, Irving spent three-plus seasons in Brooklyn dealing mostly with self-induced drama.

From Seattle Times

Thank heaven, our self-induced crisis is all but over.

From Los Angeles Times

"If we understand the revolutionary transformations caused by new media, we can anticipate and control them; but if we continue in our self-induced subliminal trance, we will be their slaves."

From Salon