Antonyms of adj self-defeating

1 sense of self-defeating

Sense 1
self-defeating -- (acting to defeat its own purpose; "it is self-defeating...to ignore the progress of events")

INDIRECT (VIA unsuccessful) -> successful -- (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; "a successful architect"; "a successful business venture")

Similarity of adj self-defeating

1 sense of self-defeating

Sense 1
self-defeating -- (acting to defeat its own purpose; "it is self-defeating...to ignore the progress of events")
       => unsuccessful (vs. successful) -- (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)