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su‧i‧cid‧al

1 wanting to kill yourself :
She was depressed and almost suicidal.
For many years before treatment, Clare had suicidal tendencies (=behaviour that showed she wanted to kill herself).
She was depressed and almost suicidal.
For many years before treatment, Clare had suicidal tendencies (=behaviour that showed she wanted to kill herself).2 likely to lead to death :
It was suicidal trying to put out that fire.
It was suicidal trying to put out that fire.3 likely to lead to a lot of damage or trouble :
Her economic policies would prove suicidal for our economy.
Her economic policies would prove suicidal for our economy.