What does defeatist mean?
Defeatist means Of or relating to defeatism..
Defeatist
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or relating to defeatism..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or relating to defeatism.
- Someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude.
Example Sentences
You may look ruefully at your poor red hands and think that just because they have got that way through the extra work you are doing there’s just nothing that can be done about it. Of course, this is a deafeatist attitude—and a lazy one too!
Synonyms for defeatist
Antonyms for defeatist
Related Words
Word Forms
- more defeatist
- most defeatist
- defeatists
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for defeatist?
Common synonyms include negativist.
What is the opposite of defeatist?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use defeatist in a sentence?
You may look ruefully at your poor red hands and think that just because they have got that way through the extra work you are doing there’s just nothing that can be done about it. Of course, this is a deafeatist attitude—and a lazy one too!
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