Third-person singular simple present indicative form of self-handicap

(intransitive, psychology) To avoid making an effort, or to introduce deliberate obstacles to one's success, so as to prevent potential failure from hurting one's self-esteem.

plural of self-story

An story or account specific to oneself.

present participle of self-handicap

simple past tense and past participle of self-handicap

(psychology) The act of one who self-handicaps, or an obstacle thus introduced.

(rare) a lie told to oneself

Consistency with oneself or itself, or with one's principles.

(botany) Incapable of self-fertilization.