death wish

• Der Wunsch oder die Neigung zu extrem riskantem oder selbstzerstörerischem Verhalten, oft mit einem unbewussten Verlangen nach dem Tod oder rücksichtsloser Missachtung der eigenen Sicherheit.

A desire or tendency to engage in extremely risky or self-destructive behavior, often implying a subconscious wish for death or a reckless disregard for personal safety.

1. Desire for deathB2formal

   A conscious or unconscious desire for one's own death or for dangerous situations that could lead to death.

   Todeswunsch

   • His reckless driving suggests he has a death wish.
   • The psychologist discussed the concept of a death wish with her patient.
   • Climbing that mountain without proper gear is like having a death wish.

2. Reckless behaviorB2informal

   Behavior that is extremely risky or dangerous, often implying a disregard for one's own safety.

   Todeswunsch

   • Jumping off the roof into the pool is a death wish.
   • He has a death wish if he thinks he can argue with the boss like that.
   • Driving at that speed in the rain is a death wish.